Mount Sinai — Postdoctoral Research
New York, New York · Research Fellowship
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About this program
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is the central support office for postdoctoral fellows across the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Sinai is one of the largest academic medical centers in the country with active postdoctoral training in cancer biology, neuroscience, immunology, cardiovascular research, and translational medicine.
For IMG physicians: most postdoctoral research positions at Sinai are PI-direct. Identify a Sinai faculty member (use Icahn Faculty Profiles search) in your area of interest, contact directly with your CV and research statement, and apply through their lab once a fit is established. OPA coordinates institutional onboarding and J-1 visa sponsorship after a PI agrees.
Postdoctoral funding at Sinai is typically $55,000-65,000/year depending on department and grant source. Duration 1-3 years.
Distinct from Mount Sinai's visiting medical student program (icahn.mssm.edu/education/students/registrar/electives/) — that's a separate clinical-track program for M4s, not research.
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Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Stipend-payingReceives a paid stipend (rare for IMG observerships)
- Multi-specialty (5+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 1-3 years of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 5 departments
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS or PhD, research experience | Visa: J1
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