Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education

Science and Entry Technology Program (STEP)

Our STEP program offers a robust experience in STEM for middle and high school students in Albany and beyond who are from underrepresented backgrounds or who are economically disadvantaged. Twice weekly throughout the academic year, students convene on the campus to hone science skills and practice scientific thinking with the guidance of medical students, faculty, visiting lecturers, diverse professionals and practitioners, and STEP staff. With a focus on college preparation STEP facilitates college tours in New York State, and engages parents in activities to help them become advocates and co-navigators of the college application process as their children prepare to pursue rigorous STEM majors.

Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP)

Albany Medical College Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP) is a virtual annual program designed for sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate pre-med disadvantaged students. The program gives an intensive look at the medical school admissions process, what Albany Medical College is looking for in candidates, aa student panel and a physician panel. Students have the opportunity to have personal questions answered about the medical school admissions process.

Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) University at Buffalo Post-Baccalaureate Program with Albany Medical College

The goal of the program is to expand the pool of underrepresented, educationally and economically disadvantaged students in medicine. Each year, two or three students matriculate after being recommended by the Albany Medical College admissions director. The students are accepted for the following academic year if they obtain a grade of B or higher in all their graduate science courses after a year at the University at Buffalo. The program is funded by New York State and tuition is free for participating students.