History
The Department of Neurosurgery was established in 1914, during a major reorganization of the Surgery Department at The Mount Sinai Hospital, by Dr. Charles A. Elsberg—Mount Sinai’s "Father of Neurosurgery.” Since our inception in 1914, our department has been leading the way in neurological research and surgical care.
Education
As one of the nation's leading medical schools, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) has built our reputation on a tradition of groundbreaking education and translational research inspired by visionary leaders, expert faculty, and dedicated trainees. Our progressive curriculum stresses a humanistic and collaborative approach to medical practice and scientific investigation. We invite you to explore the broad and exceptional opportunities that await you at ISMMS.
Research
Our investigators conduct basic, clinical, epidemiologic, and translational research, striving to rapidly transform scientific advances into improved patient care and outcomes. Through our progressive, patient-focused research and a history rich in clinical milestones, we have pioneered breakthroughs that have improved and saved countless lives. We embrace the idea that scientific revolutions, like technological revolutions, occur when we pursue big ideas, challenge the conventional wisdom and speed the pace of discovery. We are an engine of discovery, with a mission to create new treatments for the patients who need them most, curing diseases once thought incurable and helping people worldwide.
Career
Our faculty and staff at the Icahn Institute and Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences are leading the way in biomedical science and personalized medicine. In addition to the academic and clinical support our faculty and staff receives, you’ll also receive a wide range of personal and professional benefits.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Key Statistics & Highlights
- #40 Ranking
- 149 Scholarships
- 4,310 Students
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Overview
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Scholarships
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
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Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 10.2% United States
Top 9.1% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
40
By U.S. News & World Report
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | 40 | 40 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
101
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 101 | 101 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Our student advisory services begin during orientation and continue throughout all years of school. We encourage you to communicate with faculty advisors whenever questions or problems arise. The Office for Student Affairs can help facilitate advisors who will meet specific academic needs.
Housing services
Our Real Estate Division provides on campus and block leased housing for students, residents and postdoctoral fellows. We are committed to providing housing that suits your professional and educational needs.
New York City can be a difficult place to find affordable housing, so our Postdoc Housing Committee meets quarterly with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) Real Estate Department to discuss any issues related to postdoc housing. We have a number of housing resources available for you and we encourage you to bring your concerns to the committee, which is made up of faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows.
Library services
The Levy Library supports the education, research, and clinical information needs of the Mount Sinai Health System, including the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The Library is a unit of Mount Sinai's Academic Informatics and Technology division.
ICT services
The Academic IT Support Center distributes site-licensed software for use on Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) workstations and laptop computers. Licenses are available for a variety of products from Microsoft, Adobe, MathWorks, SAS, and SPSS. Fill out the below appropriate request form to obtain software. For Endnote, please contact ASCIT.
Medical services
The Student Health Center’s mission is to provide high-quality care to all students. We offer physical exams, illness visits, vaccine administration, sexually transmitted infection and HIV testing, gynecologic exams, and medication refills. We also offer travel consultation (before your appointment, check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for your vaccine and medication needs).
Accreditation
Icahn School of Medicine is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Phone: 267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
New York City City
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