This is an underrated program and one of my personal favorites. The surgical numbers are good at about 180+ cataracts, solid plastics numbers, though lower on the peds side. I think they have the best numbers in NYC overall (certainly the only program in NY I've seen post their numbers). The real advantage of Sinai over the other NYC programs is the hospitals they get to go to, which includes Mt. Sinai in the upper east side, the Bronx VA, and Elmhurst. Elmhurst is a real plus for them. It's located in Queens and very much a classic NY city hospital where they see all kinds of pathology with super diverse patients. They also rotate with the group at MSKCC for ocular oncology. The chair is James Tsai, who is also chair at NYEEI, and he spoke briefly to the applicants. Under his leadership the program seems to be rapidly growing. They are increasing collaboration between Sinai and NYEEI, which should benefit both programs. He said that there is no intention to combine programs. I really liked the PD and the residents-all very personable. Their match list is very good and geographically varied (Sinai, Wills, San Diego, Yale, Bascom last couple years), which didn't seem common in the Northeast. They offer subsidized housing, which is actually pretty nice, and is located only a few blocks from Central Park near the hospital. They also pay for your taxi for off-hours consults at the VA or Elmhurst. Overall, a very solid program with nice people, good training, and good location (if you like big cities).
