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'''Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai''' (''pronunciation: /ˈaɪkɑːn/ School of Medicine at /maʊnt ˈsaɪnaɪ/'') is a [[graduate medical school]] in [[New York City]]. It was chartered by [[Mount Sinai Hospital]] in 1963.

==Etymology==
The school was originally named '''Mount Sinai School of Medicine'''. In 2012, it was renamed in honor of [[Carl Icahn]], an American businessman and philanthropist who made a significant donation to the school.

==History==
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai was established in 1963. It was the first medical school to grow out of a non-university setting in more than 50 years. The school has a strong emphasis on [[medical research]], [[biomedical science]], and [[patient care]].

==Programs==
The school offers a variety of [[medical education]] programs, including [[Doctor of Medicine]] (MD), [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD), [[Master's degree|Master's]] programs, and dual degree programs such as MD/PhD and MD/MPH.

==Affiliations==
The Icahn School of Medicine is affiliated with the [[Mount Sinai Health System]], one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S. It is also affiliated with several other hospitals and healthcare facilities in New York City and beyond.

==Notable alumni==
Several notable individuals have graduated from the Icahn School of Medicine, including leaders in the fields of [[medicine]], [[research]], and [[public health]].

==See also==
* [[List of medical schools in the United States]]
* [[Education in New York City]]
* [[Healthcare in New York City]]

[[Category:Medical schools in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1963]]
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