Emergency Medicine Residency Program

1. Must hold a medical degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Must have a passing score on the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination Level 1.
3. Applicants with previous academic difficulties are strongly encouraged to have a passing United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 score available at the time of application.
4. Preferably, applicants should submit two Standardized Letters of Evaluation from clinical emergency medicine rotations. Applications with one letter may also be reviewed.
5. Must demonstrate the ability to succeed in an emergency medicine rotation within the United States healthcare system.
6. International medical graduates must meet applicable certification and residency appointment requirements. The program supports J-1 visas.

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Emory University School of Medicine provides three years of postgraduate training in the rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions. Residents gain hands-on clinical experience in trauma care, critical care, pediatric emergencies, and other emergency medicine specialties through rotations at affiliated hospitals and clinical facilities. Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading academic medical institution offering medical education, specialized clinical training, and biomedical research. The institution collaborates with major healthcare facilities, including Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory Healthcare, providing residents with exposure to diverse patient populations and complex emergency cases. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, research, and professional development.

1. Apply through the ResidencyCAS application service for the 2026–2027 recruitment cycle.
2. Submit the completed application, personal statement, curriculum vitae, medical school transcript, examination scores, and required supporting documents.
3. Include two Standardized Letters of Evaluation from emergency medicine rotations, if available.
4. Add a few sentences explaining your interest in Emory's Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
5. Submit the application for review by the residency selection committee.
6. Attend a virtual interview if invited. Interviews are conducted from November through January.
7. Register with the National Resident Matching Program and submit your rank list according to its deadlines.
8. Complete the required credentialing, licensing, and visa procedures before starting residency.