Graduate Medical Education

Overview

For more than 135 years, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has been dedicated to conquering cancer by delivering outstanding patient care, groundbreaking clinical studies, and state-of-the-art innovation. We train the next generation of leaders in oncology and the many medical disciplines that are essential to oncologic care, here and around the world. Our goal is to provide our trainees with top-notch clinical and scientific training and personalized guidance to become outstanding members of the medical community in their respective disciplines.

The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) at MSK provides leadership and oversight for the educational experience of more than 2,000 fellows, residents, and medical students annually. MSK offers approximately 100 clinical training programs, including more than 90 residency and fellowship programs, rotations for residents and fellows coming to MSK from external institutions as a part of a required rotation or as an elective experience, as well as a wide range of electives and additional opportunities for medical students. Learn more about GME at MSK.

Our affiliation and proximity to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Weill Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Hospital for Special Surgery, and The Rockefeller University allows trainees and students to participate in one of the world’s most outstanding medical and scientific communities. Learn more about Life as Trainee. 

MSK by the Numbers
  • 30-plus years as a top cancer hospital on US News & World Report annual “Best Hospitals” list
  • 360 full-time residents and fellows
  • 1,300 rotating residents and fellows
  • 1,000 clinical trials underway at anytime
  • 25,000 patient admissions and 28,000 surgical cases annually
For details on MSK’s stipends and benefits for full-time trainees, visit the Information for Applicants for Full-Time Training Programs.
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Daniel Gorovets, MD, Radiation Oncology Residency Program Director reviewing images with Nikhil Mankuzhy, MD, Radiation Oncology Resident.
Daniel Gorovets, MD, Radiation Oncology Residency Program Director reviewing images with Nikhil Mankuzhy, MD, Radiation Oncology Resident.

Our Programs

Verification of Training at MSK

MSK ensures all verifications are completed within the New York State mandated 45-day timeframe. Due to the high volume of requests that our office receives, on average, it takes 2-4 weeks for a verification to be completed. 

  • Training completed less than five years ago: Contact training program directly Fellowship and Residencies directories
  • Training completed more than five years ago: Contact GME at [email protected]. Be sure to include a signed release form from the physician and any required documents.
Ivan Maillard, MD, PhD, Leukemia Specialist and Physician-Scientist, speaking with MSK residents and fellows.
Ivan Maillard, MD, PhD, Leukemia Specialist and Physician-Scientist, speaking with MSK residents and fellows.
Alina Cisowski-Layden, APP, Claire Miller, MD, Breast Surgery Fellow, and Neha Goel, MD, MPH, Breast Surgeon.
Alina Cisowski-Layden, APP, Claire Miller, MD, Breast Surgery Fellow, and Neha Goel, MD, MPH, Breast Surgeon.

Staying Connected with MSK

MSK Alumni and Former Faculty

MSK graduates nearly 200 residents and fellows annually from our clinical training programs sponsored by Memorial Hospital. Alumni of these programs are encouraged to stay connected to MSK to learn about upcoming events, educational opportunities, and more.

The Office of Education and Faculty Affairs maintains a database of alumni of MSK’s clinical training programs. To be added to the alumni database, please email [email protected].

  • If you are looking to receive information specifically about CME programs, please join the CME listserv.
  • If you are looking to receive information about faculty events, please email [email protected].
  • If you want to give to MSK or explore gift planning, please visit our giving website or email [email protected].

We look forward to connecting with you.