Emory University School of Medicine Program
Atlanta, GALast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
1 Year
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Application Deadline
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Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Samir Rama Belagaje, MD
Emory Univ Sch of Med Grady Campus
Primary Program Contact
Tracey Miller White, MD
Emory University Brain Health Center
Survey Received: 7/9/2025
Program ID: 1881231023
Locations
Emory Univ Sch of Med Grady Campus
Neurology, Faculty Office Building
49 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30303-3049
Emory University School of Medicine
1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
Emory University Hospital
1364 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
40 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
10:1
Participates In
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 1113188F0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
2 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
Yes
Number of previous GME years required
4 year(s)
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
4:1
Program Faculty
24
Female Faculty
25%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (16)
Non-Physicians (8)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
13
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
4
Current Residents
PGY-1s4
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
APR15
Application Due
Apr 15, 2026
JAN12
Interview Period Starts
Jan 12, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
2
Hospital Outpatient
40%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Hospitalist track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Primary care track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
$82k
PGY-5
PGY-5
$82,168
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days20
Sick Days5
Maximum # of paid days
21 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
21 days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Atlanta, GA
Purchasing Power Index --
Safety Index --
Health Care Index --
Climate Index --
Cost of Living Index --
Property Price to Income Ratio --
Traffic Commute Time Index --
Pollution Index --
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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