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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Morningside/West) Program

New York, New York

Internal Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West aims to train physicians who can deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. The program stresses the importance of mentorship, innovative medical education, and preparation for various career paths including subspecialty fellowships, all while fostering a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

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Program Details

Specialty

Internal Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

This residency program is friendly to International Medical Graduates (IMGs), offering J-1 and H1-B visa sponsorship. Candidates must clear the USMLE and preference is given to those with ECFMG certification during interviews. Clinical experience felt desirable within the last two years, although not a strict requirement, and the program has an accessible process for processing J-1 visa applications.

Categorical Positions

42

Categorical Positions (detail)

42 categorical residents and 19 preliminary residents each year.

Program Website

Address

1000 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Program Director

John A Andrilli, MD

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Current Residents

Overview

The Internal Medicine Residency Program includes a total of 42 categorical residents across its various training tracks, maintaining a collegial atmosphere for all healthcare professionals.

PGY-1 MD

Approximately 42 MD residents, including IMGs, currently enrolled.

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PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The program includes a rigorous curriculum designed to give thorough grounding in internal medicine, along with opportunities for scholarly activities including clinical research, quality improvement activities, and participation in a medical education track.

Application

The hospitals of the Mount Sinai Health System select trainees based on their ability and without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, military status, disability, citizenship, genetic predisposition, sexual preference, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Department of Medicine accepts applications exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). In November 2015, Mount Sinai Roosevelt name was change to Mount Sinai West. The ACGME program may still reflect the old name. Our program number is 140-35-21-301. Please select either of "Preliminary," "Categorical," or "Primary Care" tracks. Our NRMP Numbers are: Internal Medicine - 2070140C0, Medicine-Primary - 2070140M0, Medicine-Preliminary - 2070140P0. Required Documentation: Personal statement, Dean's letter, Medical school transcript, Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is written by faculty from the applicant's home institution's Department of Medicine, Medical school graduation: 2015 or later. While we do not have minimum score requirements for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), typically candidates who match with us have a score above 240. Only applicants who cleared the USMLE or COMLEX at first attempt will be considered.

# of Locations

Residencies primarily located at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West.

Fellowship

The program supports various career paths for residents, including competitive subspecialty fellowships and academic medicine. There are opportunities for scholarly activities including clinical research and quality improvement activities, indicating strong support for pursuing sub-specialty training after residency.

Resident Life

Overview

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West trains future physicians to provide value-based care grounded in science.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The program typically lasts for three years.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The program is focused on resident well-being with 24/7 mental health support, and it fosters professional growth through mentorship.

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