Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Emory University Rheumatology Fellowship Program offers an unparalleled clinical education as well as a robust curriculum with many research and educational opportunities. Fellows rotate across four unique tertiary care hospitals, offering exposure to one of the most complex patient populations in the country. The program features rotations in specialized rheumatology clinics, a dedicated musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic and curriculum, and a fellow continuity clinic at Grady Memorial Hospi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kelly Elyse Ammons, MD
Emory University
Primary Program Contact
Deanna Smith, MD
Emory University School of Medicine
Locations
1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
550 Peachtree St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30365-2225
1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
80 Butler St Se
Atlanta, GA 30335
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Faculty from a clinical rotation or other clinical setting
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
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.