Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
In addition to comprehensive training in pediatric dermatology, the fellowship program at Emory includes scheduled time in other specialties (allergy/immunology, genetics, rheumatology, and plastic surgery) throughout the training year. There is scheduled time in multi-disciplinary clinics including vascular anomalies and graft-versus-host clinics. The fellow maintains adult dermatology skills and develops clinic management skills with an independent clinic several times a month.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Leslie Potter Lawley, MD
Emory Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Jessica Arizmendi, AA, AS
Emory Clinic
Locations
Emory Clinic
1st Fl / Department of Dermatology
1525 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322-4200
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30363
1405 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-10
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.