Albert’s Den Student Lounge
Albert’s Den, a two-story lounge for M.D. students and Ph.D. students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, offers ample space to read, relax or study. Equipped with café seating, reading nooks, billiard and foosball tables, and lockers for students and trainees to store belongings, the lounge provides a restorative environment to study solo, collaborate with others on small group projects, or simply hang out with friends. Students can also choose from various snacks and prepared foods at the Einstein Student Café and have options to store and prepare their own meals at Einstein Kitchen with amenities that include a community refrigerator, microwave, and air-fryer. Albert’s Den is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The lounge is located in the Leo Forchheimer Medical Science Building at 1845 Eastchester Road.
Einstein Kitchen, Student Café, and Grocery Shuttle
Einstein Kitchen is an on-campus food pantry adjacent to Albert’s Den that provides M.D. students, Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, and their families with easy access to essential groceries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply scan your Einstein ID card at the entrance to gain access to the kitchen, fill out the QR code survey, and browse our well-stocked selection of food items, which accommodate various dietary preferences. We kindly request you to be mindful of others and only take what you need. All visitors to Einstein Kitchen are asked to complete a quick visit form to help us track our inventory, restock food items, and better meet the needs of our community.
Einstein Student Café provides a welcoming environment for students seeking a nourishing break in lower level of the Max and Sadie Friedman Lounge, next to Einstein Kitchen. Open from Monday to Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., our menu features a thoughtfully curated selection healthy snacks and hot meals to provide the sustenance you need to stay focused and energized. Whether you’re preparing for exams or have a group study session, the Einstein Student Café is here to enhance your academic experience. We invite you to visit and enjoy a refreshing pause in your studies.
Einstein also operates a grocery shuttle service for students who wish to purchase food from local grocery stores. The Einstein Grocery Shuttle takes riders from 1925-35 Eastchester Road to Bay Plaza and Trader Joe’s with ease. You’re able to reserve a row (two seats) on the shuttle, giving you plenty of space for your groceries and purchases. The shuttle runs every other Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Additional Study Rooms and Lounge Spaces
Einstein’s campus is equipped with additional quiet areas for focused study and collaborative spaces where students can engage in group work. The D. Samuel Gottesman Library is a central hub for academic activity, offering ample seating, private study rooms, and access to a wide range of resources, making it an ideal spot for students who prefer a quiet space to concentrate on their studies. Librarians are available to answer any questions students may have. Students can also reserve rooms in the Michael F. Price Center for Genetic and Translational Medicine and the Belfer Building to ensure that those who need to work in complete silence can do so without interruption. For those who prefer a more social environment, several common areas are accessible on each floor of the Price Center.