Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Comprehensive training across public, private, and academic sites with exposure to full-spectrum ASAM care, pain management, child/adolescent, and veteran populations. Unique experiences include drug court, Talbott (impaired physicians), and SUD-domiciliary. Led by nationally recognized faculty, our program delivers immersive, high-impact training that equips future leaders in addiction psychiatry.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Yilang Tang, MD, PhD
Atlanta VA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Yamylex Belis, MD
Emory Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Atlanta VA Med Ctr
Addiction Psychiatry Pgm
1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
80 Butler St Se
Atlanta, GA 30335
5448 Yorketowne Dr
Atlanta, GA 30349
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Mar 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Mar 13, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 2, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Aug 10, 2026 - Mar 12, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-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.