Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program

The Mount Sinai Hospital Neurology Residency Program at Icahn School of Medicine is dedicated to providing residents with a comprehensive neuroscience education and clinical training experience. The program aims to equip residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurologic conditions. Residents benefit from an exceptional academic environment and the diverse culture of New York City, offering unparalleled learning opportunities.

The program is designed to ground residents in basic neuroscience, provide extensive clinical experience, and foster the development of seasoned clinician-scientists. Each resident is guided by close faculty mentorship and support to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based didactics and exposure to various neurological subspecialties to enhance clinical skills.

The Neurology Residency Program at Mount Sinai Hospital consists of ten categorical positions per year. The structured schedule includes a night float system with no 24-hour calls, inpatient/outpatient block rotations, and elective opportunities across all years. Residents undergo rotations at The Mount Sinai Hospital and affiliate training sites, such as New York City Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst and The Bronx VA Hospital, to gain diverse clinical experiences.

The program offers a Research Track option for residents interested in pursuing a career as a clinician-investigator in translational neuroscience. Residents in this track have the opportunity to integrate research within their residency training and prepare for academic positions as neurologist-investigators.

Additionally, the program features a Medical Education Track for residents interested in becoming medical educators. The curriculum covers core topics in medical education, mentorship in designing a Neurology medical education project, and exposure to various educational opportunities to enhance teaching skills.

The Mount Sinai Hospital Neurology Residency Program is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program actively recruits trainees from diverse backgrounds to enhance the program's culture and create an inclusive training environment. Residents are encouraged to participate in initiatives focused on health equity, social determinants of health, and cultural competency.

To apply, the program conducts a holistic review of all applications received through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). There is no minimum USMLE score cut-off, and interviews typically take place from October to January. The program offers ten categorical track positions each year, with residents spending all four years at Mount Sinai, including a PGY-1 year in the Department of Internal Medicine. Residents are exposed to a comprehensive neuroscience education and training experience that prepares them to become high-caliber professional neurologists upon graduation.