SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program

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
4403500003
Program director
Koji Park
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,602
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
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 Program is a university Based Surgery 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 Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,602 applications and invited about 14.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
14.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men42%
  • White58%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Koji Park
Program coordinator
Catalina Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(212) 241-5972
Program phone
(212) 636-1000
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Department of Surgery 5 East 98th Street, Box 1259 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 7% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 12 first-year Surgery positions, and 12 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 1,602 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program is located at Department of Surgery 5 East 98th Street, Box 1259 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 Koji Park. The program coordinator, Catalina Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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