Founded as the medical school for the Mount Sinai Health System, ISMMS is an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care. The institution maintains a strong emphasis on breakthrough science and clinical care through innovative research and multidisciplinary collaboration.
5,000+
Faculty members
2,000
Students and fellows
44
Academic departments
NIH Research
Mount Sinai Health System
Biomedical Laureates Program
ISMMS provides comprehensive career development support through multiple channels. The institution offers extensive research opportunities, professional development programs, and career advancement pathways for students and faculty. Through initiatives like the Center for Scientific Diversity and the Biomedical Laureates Program, the school demonstrates its commitment to fostering inclusive excellence and career advancement opportunities.
2,000+
Clinical residencies
550+
Postdoctoral positions
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Distinguished Bioinformatics Leader Pioneers Advanced Computational Research at Mount Sinai
Dr. Avi Ma'ayan stands as a distinguished leader in bioinformatics, serving as Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences and Director of the Mount Sinai Center for Bioinformatics. As Principal Investigator of significant research initiatives funded by the National Institutes of Health, including the Data Coordination and Integration Center and the Mount Sinai Knowledge Management Center for Illuminating the Druggable Genome, he drives innovative research in computational biology. His expertise centers on applying sophisticated graph theory algorithms, machine learning techniques, dynamical modeling, and visualization methods to integrate complex omics datasets from mammalian sources. This comprehensive approach enables deeper understanding of biological regulation at a global scale. At the Ma'ayan Laboratory, his team develops cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and methodologies that help experimental biologists generate novel hypotheses from complex datasets. His work continues to bridge the gap between computational analysis and biological understanding, making significant contributions to our knowledge of cellular processes and regulatory networks in mammalian systems.
Distinguished Healthcare Leader Combines Medical Excellence with Digital Innovation at Mount Sinai
Dr. Bruce Darrow serves as the Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Associate Professor of Cardiology and Population Health Science and Policy at the Mount Sinai Health System. A Yale University graduate who earned both his MD and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Darrow exemplifies the intersection of medical expertise and technological innovation in healthcare. His career at Mount Sinai showcases exceptional achievements in both clinical practice and digital healthcare advancement. As an educator, he earned prestigious recognitions including the Solomon Berson Teaching Award and the Attending Physician of the Year Award from the Department of Nursing. His role as Chief Medical Information Officer has been marked by significant technological achievements, including Mount Sinai receiving the Davies Enterprise Award for excellence in health information technology. Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, General Internal Medicine, and Clinical Informatics, Dr. Darrow maintains an active cardiology practice while leading digital transformation initiatives. His clinical expertise spans a broad spectrum of cardiac conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and rhythm abnormalities, while simultaneously advancing the integration of technology in healthcare delivery. His leadership continues to shape both patient care standards and the future of digital healthcare innovation at Mount Sinai.