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 seven hospital campuses, and has more than 5,000 faculty and nearly 2,000 students, residents and fellows.
Manhattan, New York, United States
Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (7)
- M.Sc. Bioethics
- M.Sc. Biomedical Data Science
- M.Sc. Biomedical Informatics
- M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. Clinical Research
- M.P.H. Public Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Bioethics
- M.Sc. Biomedical Data Science
- M.Sc. Biomedical Informatics
- M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- M.Sc. Genetic Counseling
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Data Science
Education & Training (1)
- M.Sc. Genetic Counseling
Humanities (1)
- M.Sc. Bioethics
About
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
World renowned for our groundbreaking medical and scientific inquiry, discovery, and development, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is home to a full spectrum of research laboratories, institutes, and centers across all disciplines.
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.
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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
67 8
2019
75 40
2018
115
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. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
101
2018
101
2017
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. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The mission of the Office for Student Affairs is to promote student success and well-being by providing support, mentorship, and guidance on all aspects of student life throughout medical school and in planning of next career phases.
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).
Student Life
Student clubs
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has a lot of student associations and student organizations such as: Student Council, IcahnBeWell Wellness Committe, Trainee Health and Wellness Committee, Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association, Latino Medical Student Association and much more other.
Accreditation
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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