Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Valley Health Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated
Paramus, NJ(Paramus, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$74,100
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403500006
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 67
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 38.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This is a well-regarded, well-established hospital offering brand new GME programs such that you are part of the legacy and culture of the program from the very beginning. This program values progress over tradition and brings innovation in education to the forefront.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,100
PGY-1
$77,064
PGY-2
$80,146
PGY-3
$83,352
PGY-4
$86,800
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 100(US avg: 100)
Demographics & Community
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403500006
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Eric L Lazar
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/10/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- 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:
- 2389440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Contact Person:
- Megan Szedlacik
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 7
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 7
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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