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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai Program

OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New York, NY(New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA Metro)
30
Positions
#22
Specialty Rank
$94,511
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#22
Ophthalmology Ranking
83rd Percentile
Top 17% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2403522105
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Harsha S Reddy
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
40
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
85%
0

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

6 weeks

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
0

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

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

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2403522105
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Harsha S Reddy
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 9/30/2024
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

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Primary Teaching Site:
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Contact Person:
Glorimel Casambre

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
6.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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