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Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago.

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About Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program

ACGME code
1401621541
Program director
Larissa Verda
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
4,804
Latest cycle
Interview rate
2.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
96%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago.

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,804 applications and invited about 2.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 96% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
2.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs60%
  • Non-US IMGs36%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White11%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Larissa Verda
Program coordinator
Nelly Munoz
Coordinator phone
(773) 257-5701
Program phone
(773) 257-5441
Sponsoring institution
Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago

1500 S Fairfield Ave. Chicago, IL 60608 Open in Google Maps

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program IMG-friendly?

About 96% of residents at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program?

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program received 4,804 applications and interviewed about 2.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program located?

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program is located at 1500 S Fairfield Ave. Chicago, IL 60608. Its sponsoring institution is Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago.

Who is the program director of Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program?

The program director is Larissa Verda. The program coordinator, Nelly Munoz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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