Family Medicine Residency

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree from an eligible medical school.
2. Applicants must provide passing examination results for the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 and Step 2, or the corresponding Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination requirements.
3. Applicants must submit a medical school diploma dated within five years of completion, along with academic transcripts and records.
4. Applicants must provide at least three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a family physician.
5. Applicants must submit a personal statement describing their professional goals and career plans.
6. International medical graduates must provide a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate and documented clinical experience in the United States or Canada.
7. International medical graduates must meet the program's visa requirements. The program sponsors eligible J-1 visas, subject to completion of the required United States Medical Licensing Examination steps by December 31.

The Family Medicine Residency Program at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, is a three-year postgraduate medical training program established in 1992. It provides comprehensive clinical training in family medicine through academic medical centers, community hospitals, pediatric facilities, and outpatient clinics. Emory University School of Medicine is part of a leading academic medical community that supports clinical education, research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community healthcare. Residents gain experience in preventive care, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, behavioral health, geriatrics, emergency medicine, and the management of diverse patient populations. The program also offers specialized training opportunities in global and rural health, hospital medicine, research, sports medicine, and women's health, helping residents prepare for careers in comprehensive primary care.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the completed application with examination transcripts, medical school diploma, academic records, at least three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
3. International medical graduates must also submit a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate and documented clinical experience in the United States or Canada.
4. Submit the complete application by the program deadline.
5. Attend the virtual interview if shortlisted.
6. Rank the Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Family Medicine Residency Program separately in the residency matching system.
7. Complete the required licensing, certification, and visa formalities, if applicable, before starting residency.