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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program

Family Medicine residency program in Oceanside, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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About Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program

ACGME code
1203511212
Program director
Samuel Sandowski
Location
Oceanside, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
748
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
55%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Oceanside, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 748 applications and invited about 14.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 55% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
14.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs55%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White30%
  • Asian50%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%

Contact and location

Program director
Samuel Sandowski
Program coordinator
Joanne Barkley
Coordinator phone
(516) 255-8414
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

196 Merrick Road Oceanside, NY 11572 Open in Google Maps

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program: frequently asked questions

Does Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program sponsor visas?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program IMG-friendly?

About 55% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program offer?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program received 748 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program located?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program is located at 196 Merrick Road Oceanside, NY 11572. Its sponsoring institution is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Who is the program director of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/South Nassau Program?

The program director is Samuel Sandowski. The program coordinator, Joanne Barkley, is the usual contact for application questions.