Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency at Mount Sinai provides exceptional training in Anatomic, Clinical, and Molecular Pathology. With access to a large variety of cases within one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S., the program emphasizes state-of-the-art training in diagnostic pathology through a subspecialty sign-out system, hands-on experience, and the application of AI tools in pathology practices. The residency aims to prepare leaders in the field of pathology through comprehensive clinical and academic development.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Mount Sinai accepts international medical graduates holding a valid ECFMG certificate. Applicants must be graduates of approved medical schools in the United States or Canada, or international graduates with ECFMG certification. The application process is only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and all appointments are made exclusively through the National Resident Matching Program. This indicates that the program is IMG-friendly.
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Program Website
Address
Annenberg Bldg. 15th Floor, Room 50, 1468 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
Program Director
Michelle Garcia
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Current Residents
Overview
The resident program includes various tracks such as AP/CP, AP-only, and CP-only, among others. There is mention of graduating classes from 2021 to 2028, indicating a significant cohort undergoing training. Each class experiences opportunities for research and involvement in teaching roles, collaborating closely with faculty and medical students.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The educational program at Mount Sinai includes Resident Conferences, Clinical Rotations, Teaching Assignments, Research Projects and Independent Learning Activities.
Application
Applicants must be graduates of approved medical schools in the United States or Canada or international graduates holding a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate. We accept applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and must receive applications for July 1 no later than December 1. We make appointments exclusively through the National Resident Matching Program.
# of Locations
Clinical laboratories, surgical pathology services, and various hospitals within the Mount Sinai Health System.
Fellowship
The Mount Sinai pathology residency offers several fellowship opportunities for its residents. About half of their residents proceed to general or oncologic surgical pathology fellowships. Other common fellowship specialties pursued include GI and/or Liver Pathology, Clinical Informatics, Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology, and several specialized areas like Transfusion Medicine. Residents are also involved in teaching medical students and have opportunities for independent research projects.
Resident Life
Overview
The Lillian and Henry M. Stratton-Hans Popper Department of Pathology at ISMMS offers exceptional training in anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically 4 years, with various tracks including AP/CP, AP-only, CP-only, AP/NP, and a physician scientist training in experimental pathology.
Housing
Mount Sinai owns many apartment buildings in the vicinity of the medical center that are used for professional housing. Residents are given access to the Levy Library’s web-ed module for various educational resources. Accommodations include furnished bedrooms in shared suites as well as studios and apartments, assigned via lottery.
Alumni
Our residents who have graduated from our Pathology program have gone off to complete Fellowships at various hospitals including Mount Sinai Hospital, Albert Einstein/Montefiore, and Johns Hopkins among others. Common fellowship specialties pursued by alumni include surgical pathology, clinical informatics, and dermatopathology.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salaries by PGY level; comprehensive benefits including malpractice insurance, health insurance, life insurance, dental, optical, and prescription plans; short- and long-term disability insurance; housing options in Mount Sinai-owned apartments; access to educational resources and career counseling.
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Vacation
The program offers comprehensive benefits including time off, but specific details on the vacation policy were not provided in the text provided.