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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New York, NY(New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA Metro)
83
Positions
#207
Specialty Rank
$88,703
PGY1 Salary
2.4%
IMG %
#207
Surgery Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403500003
NRMP Code:
1490440P1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
83
Interviews:
140

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
42
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
80
00
Female Faculty:
25%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$88,703
PGY-1
$94,511
PGY-2
$98,293
PGY-3
$102,224
PGY-4
$106,312
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New York, NY
Metropolitan Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
121(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$670K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$39K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
33.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6900000000000001
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
15.52
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$88,703
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,308
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403500003
NRMP Code:
1490440P1
Total Positions:
83
Interviews:
140
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Celia M Divino
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 2/5/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1490440C0, 1490440P1, 1490440P0, 1490440C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Mount Sinai Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Mount Sinai Hospital
Contact Person:
Ruth Hernandez
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
35
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:35
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12
PGY-4:12
PGY-5:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
2.4%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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