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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

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New York, NY
Metropolitan Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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

Nominal Salary
$88,703
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,308
Value Rating
Challenging
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:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2
PGY-6:2
PGY-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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