Thoracic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program

Thoracic Surgery - Integrated 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
4613511064
Program director
Percy Boateng
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
142
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
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 Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 2 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 142 applications and invited about 18.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 25.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 6% across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
18.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White50%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American8%

Contact and location

Program director
Percy Boateng
Program coordinator
Elbert Williams
Coordinator phone
(646) 612-0715
Program phone
(646) 581-5427
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1028 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 8% 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 Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% 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 2 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 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 142 applications and interviewed about 18.3% of applicants. The typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 25.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program is located at Department of Cardiovascular Surgery One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1028 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 Percy Boateng. The program coordinator, Elbert Williams, is the usual contact for application questions.