Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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

ACGME code
3003521398
Program director
Nebras Zeizafoun
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
639
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
67%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 639 applications and invited about 9.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
639
Interview rate
9.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs48%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men24%
  • White29%
  • Asian48%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Nebras Zeizafoun
Program coordinator
Guy Smith
Coordinator phone
(212) 523-4330
Program phone
(212) 523-8623
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

1111 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10025 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 67% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West Program offers 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West Program received 639 applications and interviewed about 9.4% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/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/Morningside/West Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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

Applicants who sent Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West Program is located at 1111 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10025. Its sponsoring institution is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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

The program director is Nebras Zeizafoun. The program coordinator, Guy Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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