Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The ACGME-accredited three-year Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Emory University offers a high-volume, multi-hospital training experience with exposure to nearly 4,600 cardiac, thoracic, and congenital cases annually. Residents graduate with extensive operative experience (~700 cases) and benefit from dedicated cardiac or thoracic tracks for focused training. A standout feature is four months of protected elective time, allowing residents to customize their experience in advanced areas such
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alicia Bonanno, MD
Emory University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Tiffony Medina, MS
Emory University School of Medicine
Locations
Emory University School of Medicine
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
1365 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322-1013
1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
550 Peachtree St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30365-2225
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342-1764
1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
1405 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322-1101
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 10
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.