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

The Otolaryngology Residency Program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is the largest program in the country with six residents per training year. It combines two previously independent programs with complementary strengths. The program boasts an extensive faculty with multiple fellowship-trained surgeons in each subspecialty. Residents have access to advanced technology such as virtual/augmented reality and robotics. The program maintains an active clinical research program with opportunities for residents to engage in a variety of research projects.

Residents at Mount Sinai Hospital, the main teaching site, are exposed to tertiary surgical cases, complex head and neck surgery, microvascular reconstruction, laryngologic procedures, and anterior and lateral skull base surgery. Residents also rotate at Elmhurst Hospital Center, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai-Union Square, Westchester Medical Center, and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai where they participate in general otolaryngology clinic and various sub-specialty clinics.

The didactics at the program include regular conferences, case-based discussions, radiology conferences, tumor board conferences, specialty case conferences, quality improvement conferences, and resident didactic conferences. Residents also have access to a diverse educational curriculum including head and neck anatomy courses, temporal bone lab dissections, annual courses, journal clubs, and grand rounds to enhance their learning experience.

The program's comprehensive five-year curriculum includes rotations in general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatric ENT, basic otology, facial plastic surgery, and trauma. Residents are progressively trained in medical and surgical patient care, with increasing responsibilities and exposure to a wide range of subspecialties. Additionally, residents have opportunities for research activities and are provided with a supportive learning environment.

The program offers a range of benefits including health coverage, dental coverage, educational expenses, opportunities for medical mission trips, reimbursement for academic meetings, housing options, and recreation benefits. The residents at Mount Sinai have recently launched the first ENT COVID-19 ICU at Elmhurst Hospital, showcasing their dedication to patient care and community service.