The hospitals of the Mount Sinai Health System select trainees based on ability, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, military status, disability, citizenship, genetic predisposition, sexual preference or any other characteristic protected by law. The Department of Medicine accepts applications exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). In November 2015, Mount Sinai Roosevelt’s name was changed to Mount Sinai West, however the ACGME program may still reflect the old name. The program number has not changed. Our program number is 140-35-21-301. Please select either of "Preliminary," "Categorical," or "Primary Care" tracks.

Required Documentation

• Personal statement
• Dean's letter
• Medical school transcript
• Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is written by faculty from the applicant's home institution's Department of Medicine
• Medical school graduation: 2015 or later.

While we do not have minimum score requirements for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), typically candidates who match with us have a score above 240. Only applicants who cleared the USMLE or COMLEX at first attempt will be considered.

• We sponsor J-1 and H1-B visas
• Clinical experience within the past two years is preferred
• US clinical experience is not required
• We do not offer pre-matches
• ECFMG certification by the time of interview is helpful but not required

Mandatory Drug Testing

Consistent with Mount Sinai's committment to a safe and drug-free environment for our patients and staff, all new employees, including housestaff, are required to pass a drug-screening test prior to beginning employment. Accomodation will be made for those taking prescription medications.

Application Timeline

September 1: ERAS post office opens Late September: Begin screening applications Early October: Begin sending interview invitations Late October: Interviews begin December 15: Application deadline End January: Interviews end Late February: Rank lists entered

Interviews

We interview candidates from late October to late January. The interviews are conducted on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Interview Day

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this interview season will be entirely virtual. Your interview day will begin with an introduction by the Program Leadership, which includes, the Chair of Medicine, Program Director, Associate Program Directors and Chief Residents. You will have one interview during the day. You will also have an opportunity to attend virtual social events with our residents so you can learn more about the collegial and supportive atmosphere of our program.

For International Medical Graduates

J-1 Exchange Visa: International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in residency training in the United States have usually held a J-1 visa. The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office of Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Hospitals is responsible for processing J-1 visa applications for physicians participating in clinical training programs.

H1-B Temporary Worker Visas: Under certain circumstances, Graduate Medical Education (GME) at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West may sponsor international medical graduates for H1-B visas to receive graduate medical education training. H1-B sponsorship is restricted to categorical candidates entering a training program of at least two years’ length, are ECFMG certified and have passed the USMLE step 3 by the time of the match result (usually mid-March). All sponsored candidates for H1-B visas must use the services of the lawyer associated with our GME. Other Work Permits: If you are expecting to receive a work permit by means other than a J-1 or H1-B visa, please review the circumstances with the program director or coordinator who will communicate this information to the GME Office.

Please note that we do not offer observerships or externships.