Neurosurgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree from an eligible medical school.
2. Applicants must submit at least three letters of recommendation, including one from the chairperson of their home medical school program.
3. A competitive medical school grade point average is considered.
4. Applicants must submit the medical school composite evaluation letter, including clinical rotation comments.
5. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 scores are considered as part of the application.
6. Research experience, publications, presentations, extracurricular activities, and performance during faculty and resident interviews are considered.
7. International medical graduates must meet Emory’s Graduate Medical Education eligibility and visa requirements. Emory indicates that it can sponsor J-1 and H-1B visas for eligible applicants.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is a leading academic medical institution known for medical education, advanced patient care, and biomedical research. Its Department of Neurosurgery provides specialized clinical training through several affiliated hospitals and healthcare facilities across the Atlanta metropolitan area. The institution emphasizes evidence-based medicine, surgical innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research development. The Neurological Surgery Residency Program is a seven-year postgraduate training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. It provides comprehensive training in diagnosing and surgically treating disorders of the brain, spine, spinal cord, and nervous system. Residents gain supervised clinical and operative experience in areas such as brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, spinal disorders, neurotrauma, and pediatric neurosurgery. The program also offers research opportunities, mentorship, and specialized academic tracks in areas including cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neuro-oncology, and spine surgery. It prepares graduates for independent neurosurgical practice and academic careers.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants are encouraged to apply when the system opens in September before the match cycle.
2. Submit the required application documents:
3. Curriculum vitae.
4. Medical school transcript and academic record.
5. Medical school composite evaluation letter, including clinical rotation comments.
6. At least three letters of recommendation, including one from the chairperson of the home medical school program.
7. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 score report.
8. Details of research experience, publications, presentations, and extracurricular activities.
3. The program conducts a holistic review of applications, generally involving at least two reviewers. It does not screen applicants solely on board examination scores or grade point average.
4. Selected candidates are invited for interviews with faculty members and residents. The interview process may include tours of affiliated hospitals and interaction with current residents.
5. Applicants participate in the National Resident Matching Program to be considered for residency placement.
6. A second-look visit is optional and does not affect applicant ranking.