Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Emory is the only metabolic center for patients with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) and newborn screening follow up in the State of Georgia. The metabolic clinic is staffed by 7 metabolic physicians and and 5 metabolic dieticians along with nurses, genetic counselor, social worker and care coordinator. We are actively following near 1000 patients with intermediary IEM and about 400 patients with lysosomal storage diseases and peroxisomal disorders.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Hong Li, MD
Emory University
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth McKenna
Emory Univ Sch of Med
Locations
1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
1364 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
1405 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322-1101
Application Information
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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
- 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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Dec 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.