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Student Life at Albany Medical College is supported by the Office of Academic & Student Affairs. We pride ourselves on providing a pleasant atmosphere where students can feel comfortable and confident in seeking assistance from orientation to graduation. Students are free to bring questions or problems relating to Albany Medical College policies and resources, as well as any issues relating to daily life, to us. The office serves as a referral network and a hub for many student activities.
Contact Us
The Commons, ME722
518-262-6354
[email protected]
Clubs and Organizations
Albany Medical College encourages students to seek opportunities for social, personal, and emotional growth and maintain interests that foster a balanced lifestyle while attending medical school. This section contains information about student clubs and organizations at Albany Medical College.
Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha, also known as AOA, is the national medical honor society. Members are elected in their junior and senior years based on academic performance, personal attributes, and future promise for a medical career. To be eligible for selection, students need to be in the top 25% of their class. The total elected membership cannot exceed one-sixth of the class size at graduation. For more information, visit the
Alpha Omega Alpha national website
.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Student groups are a key part of campus life, serving both student and community interests. We back over 70 groups in various areas. Below is a sample of Albany Medical College's diverse groups. If your interests aren't here, you can start a new group. Contact the Academic & Student Affairs Office for information on existing groups or how to start one.
Medical Interest Groups:
American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry at Albany Medical College
Anesthesiology Interest Group
Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group
Critical Care Interest Group
Dermatology Interest Group
Emergency Medicine Interest Group
Family Medicine Interest Group
Internal Medicine Interest Group
Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology Interest Group
Medical Simulation Interest Group
Medicine-Pediatrics Interest Group
Military Medicine Interest Group
Neuro/Psych Interest Group
Neurosurgery Interest Group
Obstetrics & Gynecology Interest Group
Oncology Interest Group
Ophthalmology Interest Group
Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group
Otolaryngology Interest Group
Pediatrics Interest Group
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Interest Group
Sports Medicine Interest Group
Surgery Interest Group
Urology Interest Group
Ultrasound Interest Group
Vascular Surgery Interest Group
Professional & Educational:
Albany Med Addiction Coalition (AMAC)
Albany Medical College
Community Grand Rounds
- Journal Club
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)
Bioethics Club
Biomedical Science Club
Functional Medicine (Biohacking) Club
Lobbying & Advocacy Club
Medical Spanish Club
Medical Students for Choice
Nutrition in Medicine Club
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)
Public Health & Medicine (PHAM)
Research Interest Group
Wilderness Medicine Society
Diversity:
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians (BNGAP)
First-Generation & Low-Income in Medicine (FGLIMed)
Latinx Medical Student Association
Medical Students for Disability Advocacy
Medical Student Pride Alliance
Muslim Student Association
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Underrepresented Student Alliance (USA)
Social:
Albany Medical Center Book Club
Coffee Club
Game Rx
Maimonides: Jewish Student Association
Short Coat Inve$tors
TREES (Environmental Committee)
Wellness Committee
Yarn Club
Spiritual:
Albany Coptic Medical Club
Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA)
Sports:
Basketball Club
Flag Football Club
Medicine in Motion Club
Outing Club
Racketsports Club
Running Club
Soccer Club
Softball Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Volleyball Club
Water Polo Club
Community Outreach:
Prescribed Books for Kids
Safe Sex Education
Art/Music:
Artspace Club
Chorale & Orchestra
Dance Club
Healthy Pictures
Keytones Club
Musician's Collective
Plant Thyme
Getting Around
Discovering Albany
and our campus is a key aspect of student life at Albany Medical College. This section helps you explore both efficiently.
Bike Racks
We provide covered bike racks on campus. All staff and students need to complete a Bike Registration Form available on the Albany Medical Center Intranet. You can submit the form to Security Services at 22 New Scotland Avenue.
Bike Share
Get around Albany easily—and for free—with
CDPHP Cycle!
There are 400 bikes at more than 80 stations around the region. There are three stations adjacent to the Albany Medical College campus.
Bus Transportation
Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) rides are free for any Albany Medical College student who swipes their badge. Visit
CDTA.org
for bus line and route information.
Parking
Students can park on campus every day without any cost. If you're going on rotations or a long vacation, you can use long-term parking on campus. For details about long-term parking, email
[email protected]
.
Housing
Albany Medical College students typically live off campus in apartments close to campus accessible by walking or public transit. We have a housing listing for the community, where landlords, property owners, and students can share available options. For details, email us at
[email protected]
.
Disability Accommodations
At Albany Medical College, we're dedicated to integrating individuals with disabilities academically, socially, and culturally. Students with disabilities, as defined by law, can apply for reasonable accommodations to help them succeed. We comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the New York State Human Rights Law to ensure necessary services and support for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Request Disability Accommodations:
[email protected]
Student and Academic Support
We offer a range of services to ensure your well-being, academic success, and personal growth while attending Albany Medical College. Explore the following subsections to discover how we can assist you in areas such as academic support, disability accommodations, counseling, mentorship, and more.
Academic Support
Albany Medical College offers services to help enrolled students reach their academic potential. The medical education team coordinates peer tutoring, and all students can access a Learning Specialist for personalized sessions. The Advising Dean and Assistant Dean for Medical Education Years 1&2 may refer certain medical students to
StatMed
courses, which Albany Medical College covers, to enhance studying and test-taking skills.
Additionally, the Student Psychological Services within the Albany Medical College Department of Psychiatry conduct comprehensive evaluations to diagnose learning disabilities and provide ongoing care and treatment for these conditions.
Counseling
The Office of Academic & Student Affairs, led by its assistant dean, offers assessments, crisis support, short-term counseling, and confidential referrals to various counseling experts.
College Student Psychological Services, located at 2 Clara Barton Dr., are available for both short- and long-term counseling. College shuttle service is available from the Main Campus to Clara Barton Drive. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and appointments can be scheduled by calling
518-262-5511
or email:
[email protected]
.
Mentorship
Albany Medical College's Peer Mentorship Program links students to build a supportive community and serve as mutual resources. This program isn't for study advice or tutoring; it's focused on guiding life at Albany Medical College.
Reporting Tools
Our Office has an open-door policy and is always available to address student concerns. You may reach out to us at
518-262-6354
.
Access the
Concern Submission tool
for making confidential reports to the administration about any training or campus issues you face. This can include instances of mistreatment or cultural matters during your training here.
Use the
Accolades Submission tool,
allowing students to acknowledge exceptional behavior in their peers.
Student Government
Overall, Albany Medical College Student Council acts as a liaison between students and administration. We have direct contact with the deans of the medical school and thus are empowered to make significant changes that better the student experience.
Medical student representatives from each class, as well as students from the graduate studies programs, make up the Student Council. Each medical school class is represented by an elected president, vice president, three representatives, and one diversity, equity, and inclusion representative.
Student Council aims to better the student experience at Albany Medical College by creating and advocating for programs that enhance our education and wellness. Student Council members sit on various committees, a few of which are described below:
Curriculum Review Committee:
Students sit with faculty and deans to discuss course evaluations and propose curriculum changes.
Wellness Committee:
Students, with Student Affairs staff, plan and execute student wellness events such as weekly group wellness meals, fitness events, and social events such as llama trekking, apple picking, succulent planting, and more!
Mentorship Committee:
Student-led program that pairs second-fourth year medical student mentors with first-year medical student mentees in a formal mentorship program.
Advocacy Committee:
Student initiative to increase advocacy efforts at Albany Medical College. Accomplishments thus far include an annual Lobby Day at the Capitol Building and annual voter registration drives for students, faculty, and patients.
Taking Responsibility of the Earth and Environment Subcommittee (T.R.E.E.S.):
Students advocate for and increase awareness regarding sustainability at Albany Medical College.
Student Council also oversees our student-run Honor Code Committee, which deals with student professionalism, and the Social Committee, which plans events such as the summer river cruise on the Hudson, winter semiformal dinner dance, and annual talent show.
Beyond committee involvement, Student Council oversees more than 80 student-run clubs including branches of national organizations. The “Clubs and Organizations” tab contains more information about clubs, organizations, and interest groups.
Student Health
This section is your comprehensive resource for maintaining well-being and thriving during your journey at Albany Medical College. Explore a range of services and support designed to keep you at your best throughout your academic and personal pursuits.
Student Health Clinic
The Student Health Clinic is part of the Albany Family Medicine practice located at 391 Myrtle Ave., Floor 3.
The following services are provided:
General primary care, including standard vaccinations
Acute care for fevers, respiratory illness, stomach pain, rashes, and minor emergencies
Evaluation of sprains, strains, and sports-related injuries
Mental health care, including diagnosis, treatment, and referral as needed
Family planning services, including contraception
Screening, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
PrEP and PEP
Gender affirming care
Dermatologic care, including biopsies
On site lab testing
Referral to specialists, as indicated
Students can be seen by providers in this practice who don't have a primary role in educational assessment, and other learners will not be involved in student care. Your insurance will be billed accordingly, and any out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed according to our
health reimbursement policy
. If you have questions about the policy, contact Kathleen Whipple, PhD, at
[email protected]
.
In addition to primary care, Student Health provides the following services:
Physical exam forms required by other institutions for clinical rotations
VSLO vaccination forms for MD students
Vaccines including but not limited to MMR, Varicella, TDAP, ACWY Meningococcal
PPD or QuantiFERON Gold
Drug testing if required by an other institution for a clinical rotation
Referral for any required tests or vaccinations they cannot provide
Appointments are required:
Email (preferred):
[email protected]
518-207-2273
Student Health Cost Coverage Program
Our students, future health care professionals, recognize the value of health maintenance. Yet, the demands of medical education can challenge health care appointment scheduling. To assist, the Albany Medical College Student Affairs Office provides a Health Cost Reimbursement Program for current students, reducing financial obstacles to seeking medical care.
This program offers partial or full reimbursements for:
Medical office visits
Prescriptions
Medical supplies
Dental visits
The Student Health Cost Coverage Policies can be found in the Be Well Channel of the Student Affairs MS Team Page or here:
Student Health Cost Reimbursement Policy
General questions:
[email protected]
If you have specific questions about reimbursements, contact Kathleen Whipple, PhD, at
[email protected]
or 518-262-6067.
Student Health Insurance
Albany Medical College offers a health insurance plan that is designed specifically for our students. With an emphasis on wellness, the plan is designed to provide comprehensive coverage for medical care, including annual routine physicals and immunizations. It is brokered by Haylor, Freyer, and Coon Inc and it is a national plan that allows students to access care regardless of their location. It is a combined plan with dental insurance and vision. Students cannot purchase separate parts of the plan individually.
Maintaining comprehensive health insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time Albany Medical College students.
Visit our student health insurance website
to:
Find more information and plan specifics
Enroll in the Albany Medical College Student Health Plan
Waive the Albany Medical College Student Health Plan
Student Mental Health Services
Albany Medical College’s Student Psychological Services is staffed by the Department of Psychiatry and is open to all students and residents regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay. We aim to support the mental and emotional well-being of our learners by assisting them in managing the demands of their professional, academic, and personal lives. We offer:
Consultation and immediate help during crises
Individual and group therapy sessions
Assessments by psychiatrists and assistance with medication
Referrals to external resources upon request.
For Scheduling
Phone Number:
518-264-0900
email:
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Albany Medical Center Psychiatry Center | 2 Clara Barton Drive | Albany, NY 12208
Transportation:
Shuttles are available for transportation to and from Psychological Services
Important Information for Students
When making an appointment or checking in, say you're from Albany Medical College to register correctly.
Bring your health insurance details, whether it's from Albany Medical College or not. (After your personal insurance covers its part, we handle the rest, like copays.)
If you get a bill for Albany Medical College’s psychological services, tell the Student Affairs Office right away. We'll fix your registration and prevent any debt collection issues.
Billing Contact:
Kathleen Whipple, PhD
Phone Number:
518-262-6067
email:
[email protected]
For Emergencies
For psychological emergencies outside office hours, call 518-262-3111 to reach the on-call dean. They'll discuss your situation over the phone with Dr. Jeffrey Winseman (director) and arrange immediate treatment through the Psychiatry Department if needed.
Student-Led Grand Rounds
Community Grand Round events are held every week, addressing a wide range of topics including structural racism, health disparities, and various subspecialty-related topics. Our goal is to provide a forum for timely and informative education, meaningful discussion, and multidisciplinary networking opportunities for students and faculty. Learn more about
Community Grand Rounds
.
View photos of student life at Albany Medical College!
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Med Students Support Community at Annual Block Party
Play video
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Play video
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Day of Service Orients New Students to Community
Community
Anatomical Gift Program
Campus Safety
Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education
STEP Program for Teens
Faculty Development Programs
Request Transcripts
Student Life
Community Grand Rounds
Medical Student Surgical Consortium (MSSC)
The Albany Area
Wellness
Not a student? Find information for:
Patients & Families
Job Seekers
Health Care Professionals
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»
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Student Life
Student Life at Albany Medical College is supported by the Office of Academic & Student Affairs. We pride ourselves on providing a pleasant atmosphere where students can feel comfortable and confident in seeking assistance from orientation to graduation. Students are free to bring questions or problems relating to Albany Medical College policies and resources, as well as any issues relating to daily life, to us. The office serves as a referral network and a hub for many student activities.
Contact Us
The Commons, ME722
518-262-6354
[email protected]
Clubs and Organizations
Albany Medical College encourages students to seek opportunities for social, personal, and emotional growth and maintain interests that foster a balanced lifestyle while attending medical school. This section contains information about student clubs and organizations at Albany Medical College.
Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha, also known as AOA, is the national medical honor society. Members are elected in their junior and senior years based on academic performance, personal attributes, and future promise for a medical career. To be eligible for selection, students need to be in the top 25% of their class. The total elected membership cannot exceed one-sixth of the class size at graduation. For more information, visit the
Alpha Omega Alpha national website
.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Student groups are a key part of campus life, serving both student and community interests. We back over 70 groups in various areas. Below is a sample of Albany Medical College's diverse groups. If your interests aren't here, you can start a new group. Contact the Academic & Student Affairs Office for information on existing groups or how to start one.
Medical Interest Groups:
American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry at Albany Medical College
Anesthesiology Interest Group
Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group
Critical Care Interest Group
Dermatology Interest Group
Emergency Medicine Interest Group
Family Medicine Interest Group
Internal Medicine Interest Group
Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology Interest Group
Medical Simulation Interest Group
Medicine-Pediatrics Interest Group
Military Medicine Interest Group
Neuro/Psych Interest Group
Neurosurgery Interest Group
Obstetrics & Gynecology Interest Group
Oncology Interest Group
Ophthalmology Interest Group
Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group
Otolaryngology Interest Group
Pediatrics Interest Group
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Interest Group
Sports Medicine Interest Group
Surgery Interest Group
Urology Interest Group
Ultrasound Interest Group
Vascular Surgery Interest Group
Professional & Educational:
Albany Med Addiction Coalition (AMAC)
Albany Medical College
Community Grand Rounds
- Journal Club
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)
Bioethics Club
Biomedical Science Club
Functional Medicine (Biohacking) Club
Lobbying & Advocacy Club
Medical Spanish Club
Medical Students for Choice
Nutrition in Medicine Club
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)
Public Health & Medicine (PHAM)
Research Interest Group
Wilderness Medicine Society
Diversity:
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians (BNGAP)
First-Generation & Low-Income in Medicine (FGLIMed)
Latinx Medical Student Association
Medical Students for Disability Advocacy
Medical Student Pride Alliance
Muslim Student Association
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Underrepresented Student Alliance (USA)
Social:
Albany Medical Center Book Club
Coffee Club
Game Rx
Maimonides: Jewish Student Association
Short Coat Inve$tors
TREES (Environmental Committee)
Wellness Committee
Yarn Club
Spiritual:
Albany Coptic Medical Club
Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA)
Sports:
Basketball Club
Flag Football Club
Medicine in Motion Club
Outing Club
Racketsports Club
Running Club
Soccer Club
Softball Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Volleyball Club
Water Polo Club
Community Outreach:
Prescribed Books for Kids
Safe Sex Education
Art/Music:
Artspace Club
Chorale & Orchestra
Dance Club
Healthy Pictures
Keytones Club
Musician's Collective
Plant Thyme
Getting Around
Discovering Albany
and our campus is a key aspect of student life at Albany Medical College. This section helps you explore both efficiently.
Bike Racks
We provide covered bike racks on campus. All staff and students need to complete a Bike Registration Form available on the Albany Medical Center Intranet. You can submit the form to Security Services at 22 New Scotland Avenue.
Bike Share
Get around Albany easily—and for free—with
CDPHP Cycle!
There are 400 bikes at more than 80 stations around the region. There are three stations adjacent to the Albany Medical College campus.
Bus Transportation
Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) rides are free for any Albany Medical College student who swipes their badge. Visit
CDTA.org
for bus line and route information.
Parking
Students can park on campus every day without any cost. If you're going on rotations or a long vacation, you can use long-term parking on campus. For details about long-term parking, email
[email protected]
.
Housing
Albany Medical College students typically live off campus in apartments close to campus accessible by walking or public transit. We have a housing listing for the community, where landlords, property owners, and students can share available options. For details, email us at
[email protected]
.
Disability Accommodations
At Albany Medical College, we're dedicated to integrating individuals with disabilities academically, socially, and culturally. Students with disabilities, as defined by law, can apply for reasonable accommodations to help them succeed. We comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the New York State Human Rights Law to ensure necessary services and support for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Request Disability Accommodations:
[email protected]
Student and Academic Support
We offer a range of services to ensure your well-being, academic success, and personal growth while attending Albany Medical College. Explore the following subsections to discover how we can assist you in areas such as academic support, disability accommodations, counseling, mentorship, and more.
Academic Support
Albany Medical College offers services to help enrolled students reach their academic potential. The medical education team coordinates peer tutoring, and all students can access a Learning Specialist for personalized sessions. The Advising Dean and Assistant Dean for Medical Education Years 1&2 may refer certain medical students to
StatMed
courses, which Albany Medical College covers, to enhance studying and test-taking skills.
Additionally, the Student Psychological Services within the Albany Medical College Department of Psychiatry conduct comprehensive evaluations to diagnose learning disabilities and provide ongoing care and treatment for these conditions.
Counseling
The Office of Academic & Student Affairs, led by its assistant dean, offers assessments, crisis support, short-term counseling, and confidential referrals to various counseling experts.
College Student Psychological Services, located at 2 Clara Barton Dr., are available for both short- and long-term counseling. College shuttle service is available from the Main Campus to Clara Barton Drive. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and appointments can be scheduled by calling
518-262-5511
or email:
[email protected]
.
Mentorship
Albany Medical College's Peer Mentorship Program links students to build a supportive community and serve as mutual resources. This program isn't for study advice or tutoring; it's focused on guiding life at Albany Medical College.
Reporting Tools
Our Office has an open-door policy and is always available to address student concerns. You may reach out to us at
518-262-6354
.
Access the
Concern Submission tool
for making confidential reports to the administration about any training or campus issues you face. This can include instances of mistreatment or cultural matters during your training here.
Use the
Accolades Submission tool,
allowing students to acknowledge exceptional behavior in their peers.
Student Government
Overall, Albany Medical College Student Council acts as a liaison between students and administration. We have direct contact with the deans of the medical school and thus are empowered to make significant changes that better the student experience.
Medical student representatives from each class, as well as students from the graduate studies programs, make up the Student Council. Each medical school class is represented by an elected president, vice president, three representatives, and one diversity, equity, and inclusion representative.
Student Council aims to better the student experience at Albany Medical College by creating and advocating for programs that enhance our education and wellness. Student Council members sit on various committees, a few of which are described below:
Curriculum Review Committee:
Students sit with faculty and deans to discuss course evaluations and propose curriculum changes.
Wellness Committee:
Students, with Student Affairs staff, plan and execute student wellness events such as weekly group wellness meals, fitness events, and social events such as llama trekking, apple picking, succulent planting, and more!
Mentorship Committee:
Student-led program that pairs second-fourth year medical student mentors with first-year medical student mentees in a formal mentorship program.
Advocacy Committee:
Student initiative to increase advocacy efforts at Albany Medical College. Accomplishments thus far include an annual Lobby Day at the Capitol Building and annual voter registration drives for students, faculty, and patients.
Taking Responsibility of the Earth and Environment Subcommittee (T.R.E.E.S.):
Students advocate for and increase awareness regarding sustainability at Albany Medical College.
Student Council also oversees our student-run Honor Code Committee, which deals with student professionalism, and the Social Committee, which plans events such as the summer river cruise on the Hudson, winter semiformal dinner dance, and annual talent show.
Beyond committee involvement, Student Council oversees more than 80 student-run clubs including branches of national organizations. The “Clubs and Organizations” tab contains more information about clubs, organizations, and interest groups.
Student Health
This section is your comprehensive resource for maintaining well-being and thriving during your journey at Albany Medical College. Explore a range of services and support designed to keep you at your best throughout your academic and personal pursuits.
Student Health Clinic
The Student Health Clinic is part of the Albany Family Medicine practice located at 391 Myrtle Ave., Floor 3.
The following services are provided:
General primary care, including standard vaccinations
Acute care for fevers, respiratory illness, stomach pain, rashes, and minor emergencies
Evaluation of sprains, strains, and sports-related injuries
Mental health care, including diagnosis, treatment, and referral as needed
Family planning services, including contraception
Screening, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
PrEP and PEP
Gender affirming care
Dermatologic care, including biopsies
On site lab testing
Referral to specialists, as indicated
Students can be seen by providers in this practice who don't have a primary role in educational assessment, and other learners will not be involved in student care. Your insurance will be billed accordingly, and any out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed according to our
health reimbursement policy
. If you have questions about the policy, contact Kathleen Whipple, PhD, at
[email protected]
.
In addition to primary care, Student Health provides the following services:
Physical exam forms required by other institutions for clinical rotations
VSLO vaccination forms for MD students
Vaccines including but not limited to MMR, Varicella, TDAP, ACWY Meningococcal
PPD or QuantiFERON Gold
Drug testing if required by an other institution for a clinical rotation
Referral for any required tests or vaccinations they cannot provide
Appointments are required:
Email (preferred):
[email protected]
518-207-2273
Student Health Cost Coverage Program
Our students, future health care professionals, recognize the value of health maintenance. Yet, the demands of medical education can challenge health care appointment scheduling. To assist, the Albany Medical College Student Affairs Office provides a Health Cost Reimbursement Program for current students, reducing financial obstacles to seeking medical care.
This program offers partial or full reimbursements for:
Medical office visits
Prescriptions
Medical supplies
Dental visits
The Student Health Cost Coverage Policies can be found in the Be Well Channel of the Student Affairs MS Team Page or here:
Student Health Cost Reimbursement Policy
General questions:
[email protected]
If you have specific questions about reimbursements, contact Kathleen Whipple, PhD, at
[email protected]
or 518-262-6067.
Student Health Insurance
Albany Medical College offers a health insurance plan that is designed specifically for our students. With an emphasis on wellness, the plan is designed to provide comprehensive coverage for medical care, including annual routine physicals and immunizations. It is brokered by Haylor, Freyer, and Coon Inc and it is a national plan that allows students to access care regardless of their location. It is a combined plan with dental insurance and vision. Students cannot purchase separate parts of the plan individually.
Maintaining comprehensive health insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time Albany Medical College students.
Visit our student health insurance website
to:
Find more information and plan specifics
Enroll in the Albany Medical College Student Health Plan
Waive the Albany Medical College Student Health Plan
Student Mental Health Services
Albany Medical College’s Student Psychological Services is staffed by the Department of Psychiatry and is open to all students and residents regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay. We aim to support the mental and emotional well-being of our learners by assisting them in managing the demands of their professional, academic, and personal lives. We offer:
Consultation and immediate help during crises
Individual and group therapy sessions
Assessments by psychiatrists and assistance with medication
Referrals to external resources upon request.
For Scheduling
Phone Number:
518-264-0900
email:
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Albany Medical Center Psychiatry Center | 2 Clara Barton Drive | Albany, NY 12208
Transportation:
Shuttles are available for transportation to and from Psychological Services
Important Information for Students
When making an appointment or checking in, say you're from Albany Medical College to register correctly.
Bring your health insurance details, whether it's from Albany Medical College or not. (After your personal insurance covers its part, we handle the rest, like copays.)
If you get a bill for Albany Medical College’s psychological services, tell the Student Affairs Office right away. We'll fix your registration and prevent any debt collection issues.
Billing Contact:
Kathleen Whipple, PhD
Phone Number:
518-262-6067
email:
[email protected]
For Emergencies
For psychological emergencies outside office hours, call 518-262-3111 to reach the on-call dean. They'll discuss your situation over the phone with Dr. Jeffrey Winseman (director) and arrange immediate treatment through the Psychiatry Department if needed.
Student-Led Grand Rounds
Community Grand Round events are held every week, addressing a wide range of topics including structural racism, health disparities, and various subspecialty-related topics. Our goal is to provide a forum for timely and informative education, meaningful discussion, and multidisciplinary networking opportunities for students and faculty. Learn more about
Community Grand Rounds
.
View photos of student life at Albany Medical College!
Related News
Play video
News
Fourth-Year Medical Students Celebrate Match Day
Play video
News
Med Students Support Community at Annual Block Party
Play video
News
Sports Medicine Physicians Staff Ironman Lake Placid 2024
Play video
News
Day of Service Orients New Students to Community
Community
Anatomical Gift Program
Campus Safety
Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education
STEP Program for Teens
Faculty Development Programs
Request Transcripts
Student Life
Community Grand Rounds
Medical Student Surgical Consortium (MSSC)
The Albany Area
Wellness
Not a student? Find information for:
Patients & Families
Job Seekers
Health Care Professionals
We use cookies to give you the best experience and analyze website performance. By continuing to navigate our website, you agree to our
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