Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The cardiothoracic surgery residency of the Emory University School of Medicine is one of the most long-standing and successful academic-medical programs of its type in the country. Our trainees have the opportunity to learn from the best as they rotate between multiple facilities, encounter hundreds of patients and virtually every condition, and perform a wide spectrum of both traditional and cutting-edge procedures.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Woodrow J Farrington
Emory University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Tiffony Medina, MS
Emory University School of Medicine
Locations
Emory University School of Medicine
Bldg A
1365 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322-1013
1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
550 Peachtree St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30365-2225
1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
1968 Peachtree Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30309
1405 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322-1101
80 Butler St Se
Atlanta, GA 30335
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans 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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
PGY-1 through PGY-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.