Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital combines extensive clinical experiences across all surgical specialties with excellent educational and research opportunities, fostering the personal and professional growth of residents. The program emphasizes a robust foundation in general surgery and prepares graduates for various fields, including academic and private practice settings. The residency program is known for its supportive environment and commitment to excellence in surgical education.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts applications from International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There is no specific mention of an IMG acceptance rate, but it is implied that the program is open to IMG applicants as part of their recruitment. Additionally, the program welcomes diverse backgrounds and aims to support all residents, including those from international medical schools.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 categorical PGY-1 resident positions, 11 spots for designated preliminary residents, and 10 spots for non-designated preliminary residents.
Program Website
Address
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Surgery, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1259, New York, NY 10029
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 12 categorical residents in their first year (PGY-1). No DO residents are enrolled for this year as the residency is primarily focused on MD graduates.
PGY-1 MD
12
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our residents publish extensively in various peer-reviewed journals. In addition, we encourage resident participation in our numerous ongoing basic and clinical translation projects, many of which are conducted with other departments.
Application
Application submissions begin in September. There is no formal application deadline. Candidates are encouraged to complete their applications sooner rather than later. Positions are filled through the National Resident Match Program using the Electronic Residency Application Service. Interviewees are invited to an informal gathering the evening before their interviews. There's an opportunity for a second look visit for applicants who have interviewed previously.
# of Locations
four affiliate hospitals in an extensive health care system in the city of New York.
Fellowship
The General Surgery Residency Program at Mount Sinai offers various fellowship opportunities in fields such as colorectal surgery, critical care medicine, laparoscopic surgery, surgical oncology, transgender surgery, transplant surgery, and vascular surgery. Graduates often pursue subspecialty fellowships or research positions.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program at Mount Sinai provides a solid foundation in general surgery and clinical experiences in all surgical specialties. Our goal is to prepare residents to enter any field of general surgery, be it a subspecialty fellowship, research, private practice or academia.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years for categorical PGY-1 residents and 1 year for designated preliminary residents.
Housing
The program offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including housing. More information can be found under Benefits for Residents and Fellows, but specific housing details are not provided.
Alumni
Not explicitly mentioned in the text, but it states that all graduates pass their medical boards on the first attempt, indicating a successful outcome.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including housing.
PGY-1 Salary
84479
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