Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New York, NY(New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA Metro)
14
Positions
#33
Specialty Rank
$88,703
PGY1 Salary
7.1%
IMG %
#33
Neurological surgery Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603521053
- NRMP Code:
- 1490160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 39
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 27%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$88,703
PGY-1
$94,511
PGY-2
$98,293
PGY-3
$102,224
PGY-4
$106,312
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 121(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $670K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 391K
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
15.52
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603521053
- NRMP Code:
- 1490160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Raj K Shrivastava
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/12/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1490160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Angeles Delgado-Skerret
- Contact Email:
- angeles.delgado-skerret@mountsinai.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 7.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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