Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, established in 1953, is a private medical school located in the Morris Park neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. As part of the Montefiore Einstein Health System, it offers a comprehensive range of medical education and research programs.

Academic Programs

The college provides several academic programs, including:

• M.D. Program: A highly selective program with an acceptance rate of 1.85% in 2024.
• Ph.D. Program: Offers advanced research training in various biomedical fields.
• M.D./Ph.D. Program: A combined program that trains physician-scientists.
• Postdoctoral Studies: Opportunities for advanced research training.
• Graduate Medical Education: Residency and fellowship programs in multiple specialties.

In 2024, the college had over 1,000 students and more than 2,000 full-time faculty members.

Research Initiatives

Einstein is home to several National Institutes of Health-designated research centers, including:

• Diabetes Research Center
• Einstein-Rockefeller-CUNY Center for AIDS Research
• Harold and Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at Einstein and Montefiore
• Institute for Aging Research
• Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
• New York Regional Center for Diabetes Translation Research
• Rose F. Kennedy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center

In 2024, the college received over $273 million in research funding and published 3,211 papers.

Recent Developments

In 2024, Ruth Gottesman, a former professor and chair of the college's Board of Trustees, donated $1 billion to make tuition-free education available to all M.D. students.

This donation aims to alleviate financial burdens and attract a diverse range of applicants.

Locations

Albert Einstein College of Medicine operates primarily in the Bronx, New York City, with its main campus located in the Morris Park neighborhood.

Additional locations include:

• Mount Vernon, NY, USA
• Bronx, NY, USA