Our Residents

Seven exceptional and dedicated housestaff are chosen annually to stay on an additional year. They are role models, educators, leaders and housestaff advocates. In addition to scheduling conferences and speakers at Grand Rounds, they are invaluable resources for teaching, conducting rounds, disseminating medical literature, and overseeing administrative and educational aspects of the program.

The 2024-25 Chief Residents are:

Salvador Caceros Diaz, MD

Salvador Caceros Diaz graduated with honors from Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado in El Salvador in 2019, earning his MD and receiving a regional award for his academic achievements. He is interested in pursuing a career in academic Internal Medicine and contribute to the medical education system of his country

Satwant Grewal, MD

Satwant Grewal earned his BS in Environmental Business and Economics with a focus on Natural Resources from Rutgers University in 2015. He then received his MD from St. George's University in 2021. He will be pursuing primary care with an emphasis on preventative care and wellness

Yoshiko Ishisaka, MD

Yoshiko Ishisaka earned her MD degree from Tokyo Medical and Dental University in 2019 and underwent internship training in Japan, prior to the internal medicine residency in the U.S. She is interested in pursuing a career in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Arpanjeet Kaur, MBBS

Arpanjeet Kaur received her M.B.B.S from Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab , India. She aspires to pursue a career in Cardiology following completion of her Chief Year.

Sara Luby, DO

Sara Luby earned her BS in Biology with a minor in Neuroscience from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2016. She received her DO and MHSA from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2021. She is interested in in Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine.

Patricia Miguez Arosemena, MD

Patricia Miguez Arosemena earned her MD from Universidad Latina de Panama in 2018. Afterwards, she was a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Utah. She is interested in gastroenterology.

Caileen Sennett, MD

Caileen Sennett earned a BA in Biology from State University of New York at Geneseo in 2015 before receiving her MD at St. George's University in 2021. She is interested in pursuing a career in Hospital Medicine and Medical Education.

Meet our 2024-25 PGY3s:

Meet our 2024-25 PGY2s:

Meet our 2024-25 Categorical and Preliminary Interns:

While the demands of residency are great, it is possible to take advantage of living in one of the greatest, most culturally vibrant cities on the planet. Throughout the year there are numerous planned activities that build camaraderie among the residents and allow you to have a good time. From the talent show to the holiday party to the end-of-the-year party, our residents truly enjoy each other’s company and like to spend time hanging out with each other. In addition, residents participate in a soccer club, happy hours and promotional group activities such as theater, museum and Central Park events.

Housing

The hospital provides housing for residents across the street from Mount Sinai West. The two buildings located at 515 West 59th Street and 10 Amsterdam Avenue have apartments for residents at a subsidized rate, below market-value. Studios, one and two bedroom apartments are available, each with modern amenities like heating/air-conditioning units, laundry machines in the building and 24-hour security.

Transportation

There is a bus service (“the Jitney”) provided between our Morningside and West campuses and most housestaff use that or public transportation to get around. For those residents who choose to live off-campus, and to drive to work, there is subsidized parking at lots conveniently located near the hospitals.

Benefits & Salary

Residents at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West are all part of the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) union. Representatives are chosen from the department and serve as delegates for the residents. The compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as life insurance. In addition, residents receive four weeks of paid vacation, malpractice insurance paid by the hospital, disability insurance and reimbursement for travel to academic conferences.

See complete list of benefits available by clicking here.