Programs/Ophthalmology/Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai Program
Back to ProgramsIcahn 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
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
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 85%
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
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
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
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
- Email:
- hreddy@nyee.edu
- 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
- Contact Email:
- glorimel.casambre@mountsinai.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-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
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