Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
(ISMMS)
Part of Mount Sinai Health System
About
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, formerly the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, is a private medical school in New York City, New York, United States. The school is the academic teaching arm of the Mount Sinai Health System, which manages seven hospital campuses in the New York metropolitan area, including Mount Sinai Hospital and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. As of 2025, Eric J. N...
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, formerly the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, is a private medical school in New York City, New York, United States. The school is the academic teaching arm of the Mount Sinai Health System, which manages seven hospital campuses in the New York metropolitan area, including Mount Sinai Hospital and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. As of 2025, Eric J. Nestler is the dean of the Icahn School of Medicine, and Dr. Brendan Carr serves as the President and & CEO.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 36 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 780
- Staff
- 3,770
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell Biology | 5 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 5 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 6 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 7 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =8 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 19 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 21 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 26 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =33 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 41 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 43 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 47 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 48 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 64 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =69 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =91 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =240 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =275 | 77.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =704 | 77.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Biological Sciences | 18 | 198.6 | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 30 | 204.9 | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | =60 | 73.4 | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =106 | 73.7 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | =144 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai?
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's performance in the latest university rankings: ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank 40.
When was Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai founded?
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai was founded in 1963.
What are the top subjects at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai?
Top subjects at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai include: Cell Biology, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Immunology, Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Where is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai located?
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is located in New York, United States.