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Department of Surgery

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Message From the Chair

The Ruth J. and Maxwell Hauser and Harriet and Arthur H. Aufses, Jr., MD Department of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai exemplifies surgical excellence, seamlessly blending patient care, research, and technology. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, our multispecialty team offers expertise across a wide range of surgical disciplines, including breast, colorectal, general surgery, endocrine surgery, laparoscopic surgery, pediatric surgery, complex wound care, and plastic surgery, as well as comprehensive care for peripheral vascular diseases. Our commitment to advancing surgical science and practice is evident in our state-of-the-art facilities and our dedication to providing world-class teaching for medical students and residents.

This commitment to education and innovation is embodied in our Mount Sinai Surgical Simulation Center, a cutting-edge facility that revolutionizes surgical education and training. This Center creates immersive health care scenarios, fostering teamwork and communication among staff, and ultimately enhancing patient safety and care. Equipped with virtual manikin simulators and high-definition laparoscopic stations, it serves as a hub for multidisciplinary learning and advanced training, promoting lifelong education for all staff and faculty.

Our dedication to surgical excellence extends beyond our immediate community through our Global Surgery Program. This initiative allows our surgeons and trainees to engage in international collaborations, bringing advanced surgical techniques and knowledge to underserved areas while gaining valuable experience in global health care challenges. This program not only broadens the horizons of our team but also contributes significantly to global surgical care improvement.

The Department offers a wealth of residency and fellowship programs, providing comprehensive training across various surgical specialties. Our dynamic curriculum, rooted in mentorship and hands-on experience, exposes trainees to a wide array of procedures, from general surgery to specialized fields such as surgical oncology and vascular surgery. Combined with our focus on research and patient-centered care, our programs prepare the next generation of surgical leaders to tackle the most challenging medical issues of our time.

 

 

Meet the Chair

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Michael L Marin, MD

Dr. Julius H. Jacobson II Chair in Vascular Surgery (The Jacobson Professor of Surgery)

Dr. Marin revolutionized modern vascular surgery and is responsible for the rapid development of minimally invasive treatments of vascular disease.

Our Residency Programs

General Surgery Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The five-year residency program provides clinical experience in all surgical specialties.

General Surgery Residency at Mount Sinai South Nassau

The training program prepares residents to function as a qualified practitioner of surgery.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The six-year residency program trains plastic surgeons to enter academic or private practice.

Vascular Surgery Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The program provides comprehensive, high-volume clinical and operative training.

Our Fellowship Programs

Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The one-year fellowship is one of the first training programs for minimally invasive surgery.

Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The one-year program trains fellows to evaluate and treat all benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus.

Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The two-year program trains physicians in the management of patients with cancer.

Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The fellowship provides trainees with clinical and technical expertise in diseases of the endocrine organs.

Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

The program increases fellows’ core knowledge about diseases, disorders, and conditions.

Transplant Surgery Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The two-year fellowship combines adult and pediatric organ transplantation with hepatobiliary surgery.

Vascular Surgery Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The fellowship provides training at one of the nation’s busiest vascular surgery centers.
AT A GLANCE

Research at the Ruth J. and Maxwell Hauser and Harriet and Arthur H. Aufses, Jr., MD Department of Surgery

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Recent Publications

Global trends and research landscape of robotic surgery in plastic and reconstructive surgery a bibliometric analysis (1999–2025). Journal of Robotic Surgery

Modelling donor factors influencing pancreas transplant utilization and evolution of decision-making over time. Communications Medicine

The need for a dedicated surgical consent framework for robotic telesurgery a global call to action. Journal of Robotic Surgery

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Surgery Grand Rounds

Challenging the Status Quo Through Innovations in Vascular Surgery: Difficult but Rewarding Journey
Insights into the Biology of Cancer Metastases
Understanding Informed Consent for Sensitive Intraoperative Exams in Colorectal Surgery
The Paradox of Modern Surgical Training: Uncovering the Hidden Value of Simulation
Military Medicine and Surgery: History, Contributions, and Current Status
GLP-1 Agonists: The End of Bariatric Surgery?
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