Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program

The Vascular Surgery Residency Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai integrates a comprehensive educational experience with clinical practice. As part of the extensive network at The Mount Sinai Hospital, residents benefit from a collaborative environment that includes specialists from vascular surgery, interventional radiology, cardiology, and vascular medicine. This multidisciplinary approach enhances the training experience for residents, who are accepted into a five-year program with two positions available each academic year.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Vascular Surgery Residency is rigorous and designed to expose residents to a high surgical volume. Rotations across multiple affiliated training sites, including Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Morningside, provide a diverse clinical exposure. The structure of the residency is as follows:

PGY-1

During the first year, residents typically rotate through various critical experiences:

• Three months at Mount Sinai Hospital on Vascular Surgery
• Three months at Mount Sinai West on Vascular Surgery
• Three months at Mount Sinai Morningside on Vascular Surgery
• One month on Interventional Radiology
• One month in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Integrated vacation time

PGY-2

The second year continues with more vascular-specific rotations:

• Four months at Mount Sinai Hospital on Vascular Surgery
• Three months at Mount Sinai Morningside on Vascular Surgery
• Five months at Mount Sinai Beth Israel on Vascular Surgery
• Integrated vacation time

PGY-3

In the third year, residents further their training:

• Three months at Mount Sinai Hospital on Vascular Surgery
• Three months at Mount Sinai West on Vascular Surgery
• Three months at Mount Sinai Queens
• One month at Mount Sinai Morningside
• One month in Liver/Kidney Transplant
• Integrated vacation time

PGY-4

The fourth year focuses on advanced surgical skills:

• Four months at Mount Sinai Hospital on Vascular Surgery
• Three months at Mount Sinai Morningside on Vascular Surgery
• Three months at Mount Sinai Beth Israel on Vascular Surgery
• Two months in Interventional Radiology
• Integrated vacation time

PGY-5

The final year culminates in chief residency duties:

• Eight months at Mount Sinai Hospital on Vascular Surgery
• Three months at Mount Sinai West on Vascular Surgery
• One month at Mount Sinai Beth Israel on Vascular Surgery
• Integrated vacation time

Research and Electives

The program encourages residents to engage in research activities and offers numerous opportunities for electives and sub-internships tailored for third and fourth-year medical students. These electives provide exposure to vascular and endovascular surgery, allowing students to enhance their skills in a clinical setting.

Electives/Sub-Internship Offerings

Tailored opportunities for medical students include:

• SUR376: Vascular/Endovascular Elective at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Aimed at interested medical students, this two-week elective includes hands-on participation in procedures and outpatient care.
• SUR378: Vascular/Endovascular Sub-Internship at Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai West. This four-week sub-internship provides in-depth exposure to surgical procedures and postoperative care.

Salary and Benefits

The Vascular Surgery Residency Program offers competitive salaries, which progress annually:

• PGY-1: $75,186.00
• PGY-2: $80,110.00
• PGY-3: $83,314.00
• PGY-4: $86,646.00
• PGY-5 (Chief Resident): $90,112.00

Visa Support

The program provides visa support and sponsors J-1 visas for international medical graduates, facilitating their application for residency.

Competitiveness

This program is known to be highly competitive. It welcomes applications from both U.S. medical students and international medical graduates (IMGs), maintaining a friendly stance towards applicants from diverse educational backgrounds.

Application Requirements

Application to the Vascular Surgery Residency Program requires candidates to be in their fourth year of medical school. Applicants should be mindful of deadlines indicated in the NRMP residency program calendar and are typically invited for interviews based on their application timing. There are no stated limits on failed STEP exams, which signifies an inclusive application process for potential candidates.