NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

ACGME code
1803513155
Program director
Vicki Shanker
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
675
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/West Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

In the latest application cycle the program received 675 applications and invited about 11.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Interview rate
11.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White67%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Vicki Shanker
Program coordinator
Jean Peng
Coordinator phone
(212) 844-6897
Program phone
(212) 844-8888
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

10 Union Square East, Suite 5H New York, NY 10003 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 7% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/West 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 competitive is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/West Program?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/West Program received 675 applications and interviewed about 11.9% 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/West 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/West 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/West Program?

Applicants who sent Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/West Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/West Program is located at 10 Union Square East, Suite 5H New York, NY 10003. Its sponsoring institution is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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

The program director is Vicki Shanker. The program coordinator, Jean Peng, is the usual contact for application questions.

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