sarika
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Very cold place.
stayed at Hilton garden INN right across the hospital (got a discount from the program) , ate at the hospitals cafeteria. But the psych interview isnt in the main hospital, its a 5 min walk from the hotel( 10 min if theres ice on roads).
Interview started with a faculty describing the program. there were just 3 applicants. Then individual interviews started. Albany is a cold place but the PD is colder than that. Very nice, accomplished lady but a little too reserved for my liking. But the resident described the PD as very approachable and quiet easy going, maybe i got the wrong impression of her.
The other interview was with two faculties, both asked behavoral questions strengths weaknesses why psych where do u see rself in 5 yrs, what onething you would change abt ur personality etc etc.
Third interview was wth another faculty who was an extremely nice old man. He was so pleasant to talk to that i almost forgot the PD.
Overall, the program doesnt have any fellowships, although a University pogram still no research opportunities but as the resident said its really easy to find psych fellowships if ones is interested.
Residents are happy.
Overall, somehow i didnot have very good feeling about this program.
Yes, they do offer prematches.
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| cjay
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Thank you so much for posting your experience. I have few questions, if you may, take some time to answer 'em.
1. What is your overall impression about the pgm?
2. Do they have any IMGs?
3. Boi, PDs......... what kinda questions did she ask you?
Many Thanks & G'luck w/ residency.
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| sarika
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1. Its an average program.
2.They have close to 90% IMG's if i remember correctly.
3.She asked why did i chose psych...How my interest grew in the specialty...any specific psych cases that i remember or found interesting...will i be able to move to Albany etc
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| cupidpluto
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hey Sarika does Albany sponsoring visas this time
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