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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
New York, NY(Oceanside, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$67,400
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9993500266
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
4

Contact Information

Mary Kristine Ellis
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
0.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
33%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Transitional Year Program at Mount Sinai South Nassau provides a well-rounded, solid foundation to begin your postgraduate training. We are now the Long Island flagship institution of the Mount Sinai Health System and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. With this affiliation, Mount Sinai brought its academic, clinical, and research expertise to South Nassau. There is easy access to the resources of both New York City and beautiful Long Island.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$67,400
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New York, NY
Metropolitan Area
Oceanside, NY Metropolitan Area
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
44.0%(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
$67,400
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$55,702
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9993500266
Total Positions:
4
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mary Kristine Ellis
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
No
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
3067999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Primary Teaching Site:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Contact Person:
Joanne Barkley
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
16.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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