Residency in Internal Medicine

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree from an eligible medical school.
2. Medical school graduation must be within three years of the application date.
3. Applicants must have a passing United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 Clinical Knowledge result posted in the application system before the residency matching rank-list deadline.
4. Applicants must submit a minimum of three and a maximum of four letters of recommendation, including a department chairperson's letter.
5. Applicants should preferably have passed all United States Medical Licensing Examination steps on their first attempt.
6. International medical graduates must have recent clinical experience in the United States; observerships and research experience alone do not satisfy this recommendation.
7. International medical graduates must meet certification and visa requirements. Emory sponsors eligible H-1B and J-1 visas.

Internal Medicine Residency Program at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, is a three-year postgraduate medical training program designed to prepare physicians for careers in internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, and subspecialty practice. Residents receive comprehensive clinical training at Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Health System, and the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Emory University School of Medicine is a leading academic medical institution known for its contributions to medical education, clinical care, and research. The curriculum emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical reasoning, evidence-based medicine, diagnostic skills, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Residents can pursue categorical, primary care, and research tracks, with opportunities for mentorship, scholarly research, and advanced subspecialty training.

1. Register with the Electronic Residency Application Service and complete the online application.
2. Submit the application with medical school records, examination results, curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three to four letters of recommendation, including the department chairperson's letter.
3. Ensure the passing Step 2 Clinical Knowledge result is available in the application system before the matching rank-list deadline.
4. Submit all required documents by the program's application deadline, which is the last Friday in October.
5. Attend the virtual interview if invited by the selection committee.
6. Register with the National Resident Matching Program and submit your residency rank list.
7. Complete the required credentialing, licensing, and visa formalities, if applicable, before beginning residency.