Potential applicants who are curious about which courses are required for admission should start by reviewing our application and matriculation requirements. All academic requirements must be completed before matriculation.

Prior to matriculation, you are required to complete a year of lab in biology and/or chemistry.

Our MD Program Admissions Committee is committed to an equitable process that considers each applicant’s unique journey to the field of medicine. Pre-requisite courses completed at the community college level or in an online format will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If these required courses are fulfilled with community college level coursework, it is recommended for applicants to complete additional higher-level courses in related subjects at a four-year accredited institution. It is strongly preferred that applicants complete courses taken on-site/in-person. Laboratory sciences requirements should not be taken in an online format.

Yes. However, should you be offered an acceptance, it will be contingent upon the successful completion of all requirements prior to matriculation.

Yes, we accept applications from international students. If you received an undergraduate degree in the United States, you will go through the same process as U.S. citizens.

If you received your undergraduate degree abroad, we will need a course-by-course evaluation of your transcript by a NACES member organization sent to our Admissions Office directly, as the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) will not be able to verify your information. Keep in mind that it is highly recommended that you have taken some coursework in the United States. This can be post-baccalaureate or graduate-level coursework.

Applicants with DACA status are considered in the same application pool as all other candidates. If admitted, DACA students are eligible for institutional financial aid from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Students are responsible for obtaining and maintaining DACA status. Please visit our Office of Student Financial Services.

We do not accept transfer applications.

We will accept MCAT scores  within 5 years of application.

We only grant fee waivers if you have secured AAMC Fee Assistance Program approval. If this approval is indicated on your American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application, it will automatically appear when you complete the online supplemental application.

We only accept letters of recommendation through AMCAS, and a letter of recommendation from your premedical advisory committee is preferred. If you do not have a pre-health advisor or committee at your current institution, you must submit three to six letters of recommendation from people who can speak to your passion for a career in medicine, as well as your intellectual journey. These sources may include research mentors, professional or service supervisors, professors, or clinical preceptors. Additional letters may be sent as an application update.

Applicants may submit updates to their application throughout the admissions cycle, through the secondary application portal under the “Document upload” tab. The Admissions Office accepts letters of interest at any time throughout the application process.

While most MSTP students initially apply to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for this program, our students can apply for the MD-PhD Program during their second year of medical school.

Accepted applicants are invited to visit and tour the school during our Explore Icahn: Revisit Weekend.

We do not provide admissions counseling, so we encourage applicants to speak with the premedical advisors at their current institution.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai receives more than 7,000 completed applications for the 130 positions of each entering class. We use a holistic review process that considers a variety of academic and experiential factors.

There is not one thing to do to set your application apart; every applicant is unique. We are looking for applicants to tell us their story/path to medicine and attributes that would make you an excellent future physician.

We make no distinction among applicants based on their state of residency, either in the admissions process or in associated fees. We appreciate students who are committed to serving the NYC population.

We fully endorse the guidance provided in the AMCAS 2026 Applicant Guide (“You may use artificial intelligence tools for brainstorming, proofreading, or editing your essays; however, it is essential that the final submission accurately reflects your own work and experiences.”) and add the following for amplification of the AMCAS message and for context:

We hope that your application will help us to get to know you and understand how you might fit within our medical school community. Therefore, it is most important that we hear from you and in your voice. Relying on generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools (such as ChatGPT) will result in less authentic writing that does not showcase your unique attributes or personal narrative or help us get to know you as an individual. In following the AMCAS guidelines, if you choose to use generative AI in your application process, we expect you to do so ethically. Ethical uses of generative AI include researching medical schools, brainstorming essay topics, and reviewing the grammar and spelling of your completed application. Unethical uses include (but are not limited to) using generative AI to outline, draft, or write your essays and experience descriptions, copying and pasting directly from an AI generator, and translating an essay written in another language.

Integrity, professionalism and authenticity are fundamental expectations of the admissions process at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. We fully endorse the guidance provided in the AMCAS 2026 Applicant Guide regarding the use of artificial intelligence tools in the application process.

However, to preserve the fairness and integrity of the interview process, ISMMS does not allow interviewees to use any form of artificial intelligence during their interview. This includes using AI-generated scripts, real-time response aids, or tools that process and answer live interview questions. We are committed to preserving the authenticity of your personal voice and ensuring that each applicant’s responses reflect their own thoughts and experiences.

For information on tuition and fees, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services.

Students are guaranteed housing for the duration of the four-year MD program. Most MD students will be assigned student housing in the Jane B. Aron Residence Hall, which is across the street from Icahn Mount Sinai. On-campus housing for eligible student couples is available as well. Students who opt out of student housing at the start of their education will only be able to move into student housing if space permits.

Typically, the first day of Basecamp is at the end of July.

Information regarding student housing, student government, and a list of student organizations and services is provided through our Student Life and Resources. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet students representing these organizations throughout the planned events of orientation.

There are many ways that students create community here on campus and in the East Harlem community. We have 100+ student groups, various community-engagement and advocacy opportunities, and inclusive on campus student housing.

Probably not. In fact, most Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai students do not have a car while living in New York City. The School and The Mount Sinai Hospital are within walking distance of student housing, and all additional clinical sites are accessible via public transit.

Students are centered in our learning environment and participate on all decision making committees - including curriculum, student advancement and promotion and admissions.

Every student receives a career and wellness advisor in their first year of medical school. Career advisors assist students in adjusting to medical school, advice on courses to take/specialty’s to look at, and residency applications/interviews. Wellness advisors and the IcahnBeWell program are put in place to improve the well-being of every student. To learn more about the IcahnBeWell Wellness Program and our Career advisors, please see the links below.

https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/students/health
https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/students

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a medical school that grew out of a hospital. Because of this, our medical students are exposed to clinical experience and patient interaction early on in their medical education journey. As a medical student here, you will have access to our entire health system to volunteer, shadow, conduct research and find mentors.

We have a robust student affairs / student support infrastructure. Each student has a career advisor and peer advising. We also have a Director of Programs and Resources for Academic Excellence and a Learning Coach that work with students to ensure they have academic success.

We foster a sense of belonging among students from various backgrounds through a robust network of affinity and student groups, alongside institutional support structures.

We have a large range of affinity groups that provide safe spaces for students to connect over shared identities, experiences and interests. These groups are instrumental in promoting inclusivity and community engagement among our student body.