Diversity & Inclusion
Diverse Student Life
From their first day on campus to graduation day, students at Albany Medical College have multiple opportunities to express aspects of their identities as part of campus life.
Students, residents, fellows, and faculty who are underrepresented in medicine are invited to participate in an annual welcome brunch.
Throughout the year, Albany Medical College celebrates the diverse background of the campus community through college observances such as educational opportunities, community service drives, archive displays, and more.
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Albany Medical College and College of St. Rose representatives at an event held to amplify the voices of women in medicine and science. -
Albany Medical College partnered with Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls to participate in a career event for students. -
Albany Medical College students assisted with gardening and other needs for the nonprofit Capital Roots during the 2022 Day of Service. -
The Underrepresented Student Alliance honors students and providers at their annual end-of-the-year celebration at Albany Medical College. -
Albany Medical College students, faculty, and researchers join Albany Med Health System staff in marching at the annual Capital Pride Parade in Albany. -
The Albany Medical College community is encouraged to represent the college and the Albany Med Health System at community events such as the Capital Pride Parade in Albany.
Recognized by Newsweek for Workplace Diversity
Albany Medical Center was recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. As the hospital that anchors the Albany Med Health System including Albany Medical College, Albany Medical Center’s designation celebrates the unique role of its workforce. Diversity, equity, and inclusion have long been core values in the System’s mission of patient care, medical education, and clinical research. As the largest private employer in the region, the Albany Med Health System is a reflection of the communities it serves, the people who call them home, and the backgrounds they proudly hold. Current employees represent all races, genders, religions; have come to Albany from up to 80 different countries; and span five generations. Albany Medical Center’s 10,000 employees fill more than 980 different job types, both clinical and operational, that are accessible to all educational and ability levels. Employees also participate in supporting dozens of partnerships, including the Center for Disability Services, the New York State Black Nurses Coalition, the Double H Ranch, Girls, Inc., the United Way, Capital District Latinos, Alpha Phi Alpha, the NAACP, the Capital District YMCA, and more. These organizations share the System’s goals of addressing social determinants of health and creating inclusive opportunities.
Contact Us
D. Boahema Pinto, MD
Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
Albany Medical College
[email protected]
