Fellowship Course in Sleep Medicine

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent medical qualification.
2. Applicants must have completed an accredited residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neurology, Otolaryngology, or Anesthesiology before starting the fellowship.
3. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a full medical license in Georgia, United States.
4. Applicants must meet Emory University School of Medicine’s requirements for clinical fellowship appointments.
5. The program does not offer sponsorship for H-1B visas. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship should confirm their eligibility with the program.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is a leading academic medical institution recognized for medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research. The university provides specialized postgraduate training through its affiliated hospitals and healthcare facilities. It emphasizes evidence-based medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research-driven patient care. The Sleep Medicine Fellowship is a one-year postgraduate training program designed to prepare physicians to diagnose and manage a wide range of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and circadian rhythm disorders. Fellows gain practical experience in sleep clinics, sleep study interpretation, polysomnography, and home sleep apnea testing across adult and pediatric populations. The curriculum also provides exposure to behavioral sleep medicine, obesity medicine, surgical sleep medicine, and dental sleep medicine. Fellows participate in academic conferences, multidisciplinary clinical discussions, and scholarly research projects, developing the expertise needed for specialized clinical practice and academic careers in sleep medicine.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
2. Complete and submit the application form.
3. Submit an updated curriculum vitae.
4. Provide a personal statement describing professional interests and career goals.
5. Submit an official medical school transcript. A photocopy is acceptable.
6. Submit the medical school Dean’s Letter, also known as the Medical Student Performance Evaluation. A photocopy is acceptable.
7. Provide United States Medical Licensing Examination results or equivalent examination scores.
8. International medical graduates must submit the required certification form from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.
9. Provide three letters of recommendation from faculty members or attending physicians familiar with the applicant’s recent clinical experience. The letters must have been written within six months of application.
10. If shortlisted, attend the required virtual interview. Interviews are by invitation only.
11. Complete the selection process through the National Resident Matching Program.