Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine Residency at Mount Sinai Morningside/Mount Sinai West trains expert clinicians, educators, and researchers, being one of the oldest residencies in the the United States. With ACGME accreditation, the program offers comprehensive training across two main campuses in New York City, managing over 160,000 patient visits annually. The curriculum emphasizes high-acuity emergency care and academic excellence, producing graduates equipped for leadership in various practice environments.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Mount Sinai Morningside/Mount Sinai West is IMG-friendly. It mentions that it welcomes residents from all backgrounds, which may include International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There are no explicit statistics or terms indicating the number of IMG residents, but the openness to diverse populations suggests that IMGs are accepted as part of the residency program.
Categorical Positions
60
Categorical Positions (detail)
60 EM residents
Program Website
Address
1111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Program Director
Chen He
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency currently has 60 residents, including 20 in their first year (PGY-1). Among the PGY-1 residents, 5 are identified as International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
PGY-1 MD
20
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program features a distinctive educational curriculum focused on small-group and flipped classroom paradigms. It integrates simulation into educational sessions and provides various educational tracks for residents. Residents serve as directors of an academic niche during their third year, and it is common for them to be published in peer-reviewed articles.
Application
Our residency program participates in the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). In addition to the application, please include the following documents: Dean's letter, United States Medical Licensing Examination scores, Transcript of grades, CV, Three letters of reference. Following receipt of the completed application, the Resident Selection Committee in the Department of Emergency Medicine notifies applicants if they will be offered an interview. If an interview is scheduled, the applicant should promptly confirm the date and time of the interview in writing. Appointments to the Emergency Medicine Residency Program are made through the National Resident Matching Program.
# of Locations
Residents primarily work at two main campuses located on the Upper West Side and additionally rotate in the Mount Sinai Beth Israel Emergency Department, which allows interaction with a diverse patient population from different areas of New York City.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the residency program have the opportunity to pursue various fellowships. The program provides resources and support for residents to engage in academic pursuits and develop their careers, preparing them for leadership roles in emergency medicine.
Resident Life
Overview
The program has trained expert clinicians, educators, and researchers for over 25 years and is recognized as a leader in residency training throughout New York City and nationwide. It is one of the oldest residencies in the country and has an extensive alumni network that holds positions of leadership across the nation. The program emphasizes resident well-being and mental health and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment.
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# of Years of Program
The Emergency Medicine residency is a fully accredited program spanning three years (PGY 1-3).
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Alumni
As one of the oldest residencies in the country, our alumni network is extensive and we are proud that they serve in positions of leadership around the country.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program emphasizes resident well-being and mental health, and offers a balanced training approach.
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