Emory University School of Medicine Program

Atlanta, GALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
20%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (12 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$76k-$80k

PGY-4 through PGY-6

PGY-4
$75,555
PGY-5
$79,008
PGY-6
$80,458

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.

Vacation Days15
Sick Days12