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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Valley Health Program

Surgery residency program in Paramus, New Jersey, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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About Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Valley Health Program

ACGME code
4403500006
Program director
Eric Lazar
Location
Paramus, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
886
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Valley Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Paramus, New Jersey, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 886 applications and invited about 5.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% 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 67 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
5.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Contact and location

Program director
Eric Lazar
Program coordinator
Melissa Skalicky
Coordinator phone
(201) 689-3703
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The Valley Hospital 4 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 33.3% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Valley Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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/Valley Health Program offer?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Valley Health Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Valley Health Program received 886 applications and interviewed about 5.1% 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/Valley Health 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/Valley Health 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/Valley Health Program located?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Valley Health Program is located at The Valley Hospital 4 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652. Its sponsoring institution is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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

The program director is Eric Lazar. The program coordinator, Melissa Skalicky, is the usual contact for application questions.

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