Students considering a Scholarly Year off from medical training must consult with their Faculty Advisor and the Medical Student Research Office (MSRO) to discuss plans for a Scholarly year before submitting this request form. International students must also consult the International Personnel Office and students doing research outside of the United States should consult with Darinka Gadikota-Klumpers in advanced of submitting this form.
The deadline for submitting this Request for a Scholarly Year is May 15. Please allow 4 weeks for the processing of this form. You will need to upload the following additional documents to this form:
Students interested in a year for a Consulting/Professional Programs, a second degree (with the exception of the PORTAL program) should consult with Student Affairs as you will be required to complete a different form and NOT the ”Request for Scholarly Year form”.
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES: This office will service all 3 categories. The contact email is studentfinancialservices@mssm.edu
HOUSING: Students on Scholarly Year are eligible for housing. For more information contact: Housing@mountsinai.org.
LENGTH OF TIME TO DEGREE: Students are allowed a maximum of 6 years to complete the MD program at ISMMS, and a further extension of this leave will not be granted. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Promotions Committee.
FOR MORE DETAILED GUIDELINES, go to: https://mountsinai.box.com/s/v8cr3266opgnucotbcf0ylzirticjk4a
If you are an international student contact the International Personnel Office for any documents and clearances you may need, call 212-731-7744.
Contact Jennifer Meyer in the Global Health Office: jennifer.meyer@mssm.edu and complete the Pre-Travel requirements, which can be found on the Global Health Blackboard page.