NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program

Neurology 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/Mount Sinai Hospital Program

ACGME code
1803521075
Program director
Michelle Fabian
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
904
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 904 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
12
Interview rate
12.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White40%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Michelle Fabian
Program coordinator
Faye Francisco
Coordinator phone
(212) 241-7074
Program phone
(212) 241-6854
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Neurology One Gustave L Levy Place, Box 1137 New York, NY 10029 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital 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/Mount Sinai Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Neurology positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program received 904 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital 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/Mount Sinai Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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

Applicants who sent Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program is located at Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Neurology One Gustave L Levy Place, Box 1137 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/Mount Sinai Hospital Program?

The program director is Michelle Fabian. The program coordinator, Faye Francisco, is the usual contact for application questions.

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