Our curriculum in the Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Mount Sinai West is built on a combination of education and research. Our residents spend four weeks in each rotation to establish a strong core radiology foundation by the end of the first year. In their second year, residents begin integrated attending-supervised calls. The first three years are structured to expose our residents to all subspecialties prior to their core exam.

Didactics are incorporated on a weekly basis in the form of interdisciplinary conferences, informal case conferences, weekly educational series, journal club, radiology/pathology conferences, QI conference, and Grand Rounds. We also offer a funded month-long core exam prep course at the American Institute of Radiologic Pathology during the fourth year.

In their final year, residents can tailor their schedules with rotation electives that fit their academic and career goals, as well as attend an outside educational meeting (senior conference). Our program also provides support for research, wellness, community service, and global health initiatives.

During their residency, trainees have the option to pursue a variety of specialty programs, including:

Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology
Our program is an Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR)-designated residency program. The purpose of ESIR designation is to standardize the interventional radiology training of diagnostic radiology residents and ensure that the curriculum will qualify residents for advanced entry into an independent radiology residency. Residents who complete approved ESIR training and satisfy the procedural requirements to include a minimum of 500-image-guided procedures will be eligible to start in an advanced (second year) position in the interventional radiology program to which they match.

Diagnostic and Nuclear Radiology Dual Certification Pathway
Residents have the option to pursue a dual certification pathway in Diagnostic and Nuclear Radiology. This pathway requires 16 months of nuclear medicine rotations over the four years of residency.

Radiology Research Track
The objective of the Radiology Research Track is to expose radiology residents to translational research during their residency to ensure their future as physician-scientists. This track is open to motivated residents at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai West.

Research track residents undertake a number of clinical research projects. They are also paired with a mentor principal investigator and will regularly meet with program leadership. The research track is ideally undertaken within the last three years of residency to allow sufficient time for project development and completion. Participants are encouraged to select a thematic focus across their projects in order to develop expertise within a specific area. For more information, please contact the Vice Chair for Translational Research, Bachir Taouli, MD, at bachir.taouli@mountsinai.org.

Imaging Informatics Fellowship
The Imaging Informatics Fellowship is available to fourth year radiology residents. Residents participating in this program will attend the National Imaging Informatics Course, Imaging Informatics Professional Workshop, and sit for the American Board of Imaging Informatics Imaging Informatics Professional Exam to obtain an Imaging Informatics Professional Certification. Attendees also participate in radiology IT projects and research.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers residents comprehensive benefits designed to support both professional development and personal well-being. Residents receive subsidized housing in a prime Manhattan location; extensive union benefits through the Committee of Interns and Residents including health, vision, and dental coverage; and substantial educational funding that covers board reviews, conference attendance, and specialized training courses. The program provides practical support through free inter-hospital bus service, safe ride car service, library access across multiple facilities, and access to shared educational resources both on-site and remotely. Additionally, residents enjoy competitive salaries, moonlighting opportunities, and various discounts for parking, transportation, and cultural events.

Resident wellness is a cornerstone of our program, supported by a dedicated committee of peers and faculty members who oversee various initiatives. The program emphasizes work-life balance through protected educational time, comprehensive mental health resources, and flexible leave policies. Clinical training spans multiple Manhattan facilities, including Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai, and various outpatient imaging centers, providing diverse exposure to different patient populations and subspecialties, including in-depth experience in interventional radiology.

We accept applicants through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)® and offer all of our residency positions through the National Residency Matching Program. Residents must submit their applications between September 1 and November 1. In addition to the standard form, please attach the following to your online application:

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation (applicants should obtain recommendation letters from faculty they have worked with closely)
• Medical school transcript
• United States Medical Licensing Examination scores
• Dean’s letter

In addition to your application, we also consider residents’ research, volunteer, and leadership experiences. We do not have a minimum USMLE score requirement, and well-rounded applicants are encouraged to apply.

Our Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education number is 4203521224 and our National Residency Matching Program number is 2070420A0. Our official residency program name is Diagnostic Radiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (West). The Mount Sinai Beth Israel radiology residency program has merged with our program and is no longer a separate residency program.

If you have any questions about the application process or program, please contact Paula Green, Program Manager, at paula.green@mountsinai.org.