Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Arthur M. Blank Children's Hospital is an extremely busy, high acuity, quaternary referral center as well as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center. Our PICU currently has 48 beds, with plans to eventually grow to 72 beds. Our fellowship program currently has 15 fellows and we receive a diverse range of pediatric patients from all areas of city of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, as well as much of the Southeastern United States. We are one of the busiest pediatric ECMO centers in the US.
Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
5 Positions
Application Deadline
Aug 27, 2025
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Big Size & Academic Program
Funding
Sufficient Funding
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicholas Andreas Ettinger, MD, XMD
Emory Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Elissa Williams, MS
Emory Univ Sch of Med
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 3231221030
Locations
Emory Univ Sch of Med
6th floor PICU
2220 N Druid Hills Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329-3117
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
1405 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322-1101
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
45 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
9:1
Participates In
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 1113323F0
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
3 Letters
Maximum
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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
3 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
1.7:1
Program Faculty
38
Female Faculty
64%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 2
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
28 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Other for 10 week(s)
0
Year 2 - Other for 10 week(s)
0
Year 3 - Other for 10 week(s)
0
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
15
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
AUG27
Application Due
Aug 27, 2025
SEP3
Interview Period Starts
Sep 3, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
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
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required NGO (wks)
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
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
$79k-$84k
PGY-4 through PGY-6
PGY-4
$78,577
PGY-5
$82,168
PGY-6
$83,676
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.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Big Size & Academic Program
Funding
Sufficient Funding
Hard Working
Self-Motivated
Passionate
Team Player
Patient Focused
Inquisitive
Collegial
Inclusive
Promotes Growth
Goal-Driven
Cultivates Leadership
Training Excellence
Experience The Program
Quality of Life Information*
Atlanta, GA
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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