Admissions Team

Rubia Khalak, MD

Associate Dean of Enrollment Management & Administration

Dr. Khalak received her MD from SUNY HSC in Syracuse, NY.  She did her pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship at University of Rochester in Rochester, NY.  Dr. Khalak is a Full Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Division of Neonatology. Dr. Khalak’s work with Albany Medical School Admissions began in 2008 followed by selection to the Ranking Committee and Executive Committee.  In July 2018, Dr. Khalak became Associate Dean of Enrollment Management and Administration, heading the Admissions Department. Dr. Khalak also serves as an Advising Dean for the medical students. Outside of work, she likes to take walks, go hiking, travel, and spend time with her family.


Julia Saltanovich

Director of Enrollment & Recruitment

Julia Saltanovich is the Director of Enrollment in the Office of Admissions and has been at AMC since 2012. She works closely with the Associate Dean of Enrollment Management, the Admissions team and Admissions Committee members to ensure a fair, unbiased, and inclusive admissions process. What she loves most about her job is connecting with prospective students and helping them navigate the exciting time of entering medical school. She is dedicated to making the admissions process accessible to all, especially underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation students. In her free time, she likes to spend time outdoors hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog. 

Tara McDonald

Assistant Director of Enrollment

Born and raised in Upstate NY, Tara is thrilled to be a part of the Albany Med community and has been with the college since 2012. She attended the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY completing her undergraduate degree in Communications. She is passionate about working with prospective students and helping them to achieve their lifelong dreams of getting into medical school. Her favorite part of being on the Admissions team is seeing the many students she has worked with graduate and become successful doctors. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her fiancé and her dog Teddy. 

Miranda Wissman 

Admissions Coordinator

Orginally from Western Massachusetts, Miranda moved to New York in 2021. She attended Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA where she earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology. As the Admissions Coordinator, she has enjoyed helping applicants as they enter medical school. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.

Divya Pitamber

Special Programs Coordinator

 Originally from Guyana in South America, Divya is excited to be a part of the admissions team at Albany Medical College. She graduated from SUNY Albany with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master’s in Public Health. She has worked in the medical field prior, both in clinical and clerical duties. Given this experience, she is excited to work with applicants and help them on their medical journey. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her pup Winston, traveling, and trying new foods.