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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program

Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
New York, NY(New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA Metro)
6
Positions
$94,511
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2003521051
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
20

Contact Information

Nasrin Ghesani
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

This training program is a dynamic one that incorporates recent advances in nuclear medicine. The program is accredited by ACGME since 1976 and provides a wide variety of clinical educational opportunities across all areas. Our Department is equipped with advanced 2 PET/CT, PET/MR, 3 SPECT/CT and 2 ultra fast CZT cardiac cameras. Residents are encouraged to participate in basic or clinical research and are fully supported to attend and present their research in regional and national meetings.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$94,511
PGY-1
$94,511
PGY-2
$98,293
PGY-3
$102,224
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health: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
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

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
31.4%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
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
$94,511
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,108
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2003521051
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
20
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nasrin Ghesani
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/7/2026 - 12/18/2026
Interview Period:
1/13/2027 - 5/28/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
215
Min Step 2 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Mount Sinai Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Mount Sinai Hospital
Contact Person:
Maritza Velez-Santos

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
66.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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