As demanding as medical school is, students are usually pleasantly surprised to discover there is ample time for other pursuits. New York City affords extraordinary opportunities for exploring your interests, whatever they may be. Together the Student Council and the Recreation Office work to help students make the most of these opportunities, including obtaining discount tickets to shows, concerts, movies and other events.

Contrary to the image many have of medical school, interests and hobbies do not need to be discarded. Mount Sinai students pursue sports, art, and other interests. Each year SinaiArts stages a theatrical production and an art show at which students display their own art work, everything from photography to poetry to ceramics.

Community service is viewed as an integral component of medical education at Mount Sinai. Through helping to improve the health and education of our neighbors students have the chance to exercise their developing skills, particularly essential communication skills. Numerous programs already exist and the Community Service Committee of the Student Council is available to assist students in developing new programs when needs are identified.

Welcome to New York, one of the most exciting cities in the world! Packed full of fascinating places to visit, neighborhoods to explore, and things to do. New York City can be overwhelming. Students at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have compiled a guide, entitled Life Support to help make New York just a little smaller.

Remember, this is a guide that comprises opinions of Mount Sinai students. The opinions expressed by the authors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the Mount Sinai Medical Center or any of its employees. All information published is, of course, subject to change or modification and the authors of Life Support do not take responsibility for any errors or the consequences thereof.