Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program
About This Program
Set in one of the world's most diverse and dynamic cities, Mount Sinai has one of the highest neurosurgical case volumes in New York, ranks No. 1 in the state for NIH neurosurgery funding, and offers a robust research infrastructure. With exposure to every subspecialty and a deep commitment to academic excellence, our residents train alongside world-renowned faculty, receive close mentorship, and collaborate with Mount Sinai BioDesign to advance surgical innovation and medical technology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Raj K Shrivastava, MD
Icahn Sch of Med at Mount Sinai
Primary Program Contact
Angeles Delgado-Skerret, BA
Icahn Sch of Med at Mount Sinai
Locations
Icahn Sch of Med at Mount Sinai
Box 1136
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York, NY 10029
One Gustave L Levy Pl
New York, NY 10029-6574
79-01 Broadway
Elmhurst, NY 11373
281 First St
New York, NY 10003
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 26, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 12, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 12, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.