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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care. It is the medical school for the Mount Sinai Health System, which includes eight hospital campuses, and has more than 5,000 faculty and nearly 2,000 students, residents and fellows. 

History

The Department of Neurosurgery was established in 1914, during a major reorganization of the Surgery Department at The Mount Sinai Hospital, by Dr. Charles A. Elsberg—Mount Sinai’s "Father of Neurosurgery.” Since our inception in 1914, our department has been leading the way in neurological research and surgical care.

Education

As one of the nation's leading medical schools, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) has built our reputation on a tradition of groundbreaking education and translational research inspired by visionary leaders, expert faculty, and dedicated trainees. Our progressive curriculum stresses a humanistic and collaborative approach to medical practice and scientific investigation. We invite you to explore the broad and exceptional opportunities that await you at ISMMS.

Research

Our investigators conduct basic, clinical, epidemiologic, and translational research, striving to rapidly transform scientific advances into improved patient care and outcomes. Through our progressive, patient-focused research and a history rich in clinical milestones, we have pioneered breakthroughs that have improved and saved countless lives. We embrace the idea that scientific revolutions, like technological revolutions, occur when we pursue big ideas, challenge the conventional wisdom and speed the pace of discovery. We are an engine of discovery, with a mission to create new treatments for the patients who need them most, curing diseases once thought incurable and helping people worldwide.

Career

Our faculty and staff at the Icahn Institute and Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences are leading the way in biomedical science and personalized medicine. In addition to the  academic and clinical support our faculty and staff receives, you’ll also receive a wide range of personal and professional benefits.

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University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
101
2022
101
2021
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
46 11
2022
57
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

Our student advisory services begin during orientation and continue throughout all years of school. We encourage you to communicate with faculty advisors whenever questions or problems arise. The Office for Student Affairs can help facilitate advisors who will meet specific academic needs.

Housing services

Our Real Estate Division provides on campus and block leased housing for students, residents and postdoctoral fellows. We are committed to providing housing that suits your professional and educational needs.

New York City can be a difficult place to find affordable housing, so our Postdoc Housing Committee meets quarterly with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) Real Estate Department to discuss any issues related to postdoc housing. We have a number of housing resources available for you and we encourage you to bring your concerns to the committee, which is made up of faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows.

Library services

The Levy Library supports the education, research, and clinical information needs of the Mount Sinai Health System, including the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The Library is a unit of Mount Sinai's Academic Informatics and Technology division.

ICT services

The Academic IT Support Center distributes site-licensed software for use on Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) workstations and laptop computers. Licenses are available for a variety of products from Microsoft, Adobe, MathWorks, SAS, and SPSS. Fill out the below appropriate request form to obtain software. For Endnote, please contact ASCIT.

Medical services

The Student Health Center’s mission is to provide high-quality care to all students. We offer physical exams, illness visits, vaccine administration, sexually transmitted infection and HIV testing, gynecologic exams, and medication refills. We also offer travel consultation (before your appointment, check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for your vaccine and medication needs). 

Icahn School of Medicine is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Phone: 267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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