Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at The Mount Sinai Hospital offers outstanding surgical training, rigorous education, and robust research support. Accredited by the ACGME, this five-year program features seven residents per year, providing a diverse and comprehensive experience across multiple specialties within orthopedics. The program aims to develop top-performing orthopedic surgeons, emphasizing not just medical expertise but also skills in entrepreneurism, critical thinking, and social abilities. Resident involvement encompasses outpatient and inpatient care, along with significant participation in basic and clinical research.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at The Mount Sinai Hospital invites international medical graduates (IMGs) to apply and asserts that they accept J1 and H1B visas. The program has no strict cutoff scores on the United States Medical Licensing Exam and does not impose an age cutoff, suggesting an openness to IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
7 residents per year.
Program Website
Address
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1188, New York, NY 10029
Program Director
Massiell Florimon
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Current Residents
Overview
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program has 7 residents enrolled for the current academic year, fostering a rich educational environment.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Each year of the residency consists of three- or four-month rotations, thus fulfilling the residency requirements of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. PGY-1: Residents complete rotations in the Department of Surgery, and gain experiences in multi-system trauma, plastic surgery, burn care, intensive care, and vascular surgery. Residents also receive structured education in emergency medicine, anesthesiology, musculoskeletal imaging, and three months of orthopedics. PGY-2: Residents complete rotations in pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic oncology, spine, and trauma. PGY-3: Residents complete rotations in adult reconstruction, sports injuries, foot and ankle, and upper extremities. PGY-4: Residents complete rotations in spinal cord injuries, sports injuries, upper extremity, and trauma. PGY-5: Residents complete rotations in pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic oncology, adult reconstruction, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, and trauma. Our residents additionally engage in daily, one-hour didactic sessions with faculty, as well as weekly grand rounds with the entire department.
Application
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program accepts seven residents each year. All positions are filled through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). To apply, use the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and submit the following documents: 1. Medical School Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter) 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Three narrative letters of recommendation, including one from an orthopedic surgeon 4. Official medical school transcript 5. USMLE scores from Part I and II (if taken) 6. Personal statement. The deadline for completed applications is November 1, and interviews are conducted during the first two weeks of January, typically inviting 100 applicants. International medical graduates are also invited to apply and must contact their local ECFMG office for more information on ERAS.
# of Locations
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program allows residents to gain experiences across the Mount Sinai Health System, which provides a uniquely diverse patient population across New York City.
Fellowship
The program prides itself on placing residents in highly competitive subspecialty fellowships following graduation. Potential subspecialty pathways for graduates are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text; however, it emphasizes robust surgical training and research opportunities that can enhance fellowship applications.
Resident Life
Overview
Outstanding surgical training, rigorous education, and robust research support make the Orthopedic Surgery Program at The Mount Sinai Hospital one of the top orthopedic residencies nationwide.
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# of Years of Program
The program length is five years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salary and additional benefits.
PGY-1 Salary
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