PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program

Psychiatry 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/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program

ACGME code
4003511242
Program director
Hein Latt
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,219
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
95%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,219 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 95% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
10.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs57%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White36%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Hein Latt
Program coordinator
Bibi Jathu-Bahadur
Coordinator phone
(718) 334-3542
Program phone
(718) 334-4000
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Elmhurst Hospital Center 79-01 Broadway, Room C10-12 New York, NY 11373 Open in Google Maps

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) 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/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program IMG-friendly?

About 95% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program offer?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program offers 11 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program received 1,219 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) 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/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program located?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program is located at Elmhurst Hospital Center 79-01 Broadway, Room C10-12 New York, NY 11373. Its sponsoring institution is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Who is the program director of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program?

The program director is Hein Latt. The program coordinator, Bibi Jathu-Bahadur, is the usual contact for application questions.