Emory University School of Medicine Program

Atlanta, GALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4
Hospital Outpatient
18%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
2%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required NGO (wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Another track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$79k-$82k

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4
$78,577
PGY-5
$82,168

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