Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program provides a comprehensive training experience for medical residents interested in Psychiatry. The program emphasizes a team approach to patient care and learning. Residents are exposed to a variety of social activities in New York City, fostering camaraderie and well-being. Mount Sinai owns several apartment buildings near the hospital for professional housing. The program offers health coverage, diverse benefits, and a structured salary scale by year of training. Residents enjoy four weeks of vacation per year. Additionally, there are opportunities for resident travel stipends to clinical and research meetings.

For the Psychiatry residency program specific to the Internal Medicine Department, applications are only accepted through ERAS with a deadline of November 15. The program requires a Dean’s Letter, recommendation letters, transcripts, personal statement, curriculum vitae, and USMLE or COMLEX scores. Graduation from medical school within the last five years is a prerequisite for application. Applicants must have completed the specified US clinical experiences. The program is open to sponsoring J-1 and H1-B visas for eligible candidates.

The Psychiatry residency is highly competitive and offers unique opportunities for residents involved in various council and social activities. The curriculum features a wide range of educational activities, emphasizing evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care. Graduating residents are well-prepared for prestigious fellowships and leadership roles in academic medicine.

For more specific information and application requirements, potential applicants should refer to the program's website.