Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program

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

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About Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program

ACGME code
1603521053
Program director
Raj Shrivastava
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
345
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 345 applications and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
18.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White58%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Raj Shrivastava
Program coordinator
Angeles Delgado-Skerret
Coordinator phone
(212) 241-6267
Program phone
(212) 241-6147
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

One Gustave L Levy Place Box 1136 New York, NY 10029 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

About 8% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program received 345 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program?

Applicants who sent Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program is located at One Gustave L Levy Place Box 1136 New York, NY 10029. Its sponsoring institution is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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

The program director is Raj Shrivastava. The program coordinator, Angeles Delgado-Skerret, is the usual contact for application questions.

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