Here are some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from applicants:
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research (iCORE) Training Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students who have successfully completed at least one undergraduate year at an accredited school or university.
- Health profession students who have successfully completed one semester at a school of nursing, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, or public health.
- Undergraduate students who are attending community or junior colleges who are enrolled in at least three courses per academic term.
- Post-baccalaureate students enrolled in a pre-health profession program.
Please visit our program web-page and scroll down and review the “How to Apply” section.
To submit your application online, visit the iCORE Program Application. If you are unable to send your official transcripts electronically, please mail to:
iCORE Training Program
Attn: Cindy Clesca (Emergency Medicine)
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
1 Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1620
New York, NY 10029
Yes. Any unofficial transcripts provided in your application will not be accepted. With this in mind, please request your transcript before the deadline to assure a timely receipt.
Please contact ICORE@mountsinai.org.
Yes. The iCORE Training Program requires a minimum of 20 hours per week over nine weeks, which may leave time for courses, work, or other volunteer duties.
There is no stipend for students who participate in this program. However, many students may be able to attain funding through their own institutions. Please inquire within your institution.
Housing is not provided for program participants. Students must make their own accommodations.
Acceptance e-mails will be sent in April.