*We do not have any UNFILLED positions for 2008-09. All positions were filled through the NRMP match. *

Application Information for

International Medical Graduates

***We accept applications and documents via ERAS only. ***

NRMP#'s:

Categorical Program: 1113140C0

Primary Care Program: 1113140M0

Clinician Scientist-Research Track: 1113140C1

Medicine/Psychiatry-1113715C0

Preliminary Track: 1113140P0

Transitional Track: 1113999P0

Thank you for your interest in Emory University's J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Programs. We do not have any unfilled PGY1, PGY2 or PGY3 positions for 2008-09. The deadline for foreign medical graduates to apply to our program for 2008-09 is November 1, 2008. Applications will be downloaded beginning in September for 2009-10 via ERAS.

We do not offer externships or observerships. If you are currently in medical school and are interested in a Visiting Student Elective click here

Emory's program is both rigorous and competitive. Each year we receive more than 3000 applications and interview 10-15% of candidates. We offer approximately 50 three-year positions (Categorical and Primary Care), 4 Research Pathway positions (which require application to the Categorical Program) and approximately 30 one-year positions (Preliminary and Transitional). The Preliminary one-year positions are primarily reserved for applicants matching in Emory’s Radiation Oncology residency. The Transitional one-year positions are primarily reserved for applicants matching in Emory residencies such as (but not limited too) Anesthesiology, Radiology, Neurology Ophthalmology and Dermatology.

We no longer have a Med/Peds or Med/NucMed program

We accept applications through ERAS (http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm) ONLY. Please do not send paper applications or additional paper documents. Interviews are granted on an invitation only basis. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) should visit ECFMG at http://www.ecfmg.org/eras/index.html.

IMGs applying to our program should be aware of the following:

While we do not require clinical experience in the US (such as an elective, externship or observership) we strongly recommend it as it does make you a more attractive applicant. We also prefer that you have graduated within five years of application, althought it is not required. You must be fully ECFMG certified by the time we submit our rank list in February 2009. Emory University currently sponsors J-1 visa and H-1 visas. To apply for an H-1 visa, you must complete and pass USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3 by February 15, 2009.

In summary, criteria for applications are as follows:

* Application through ERAS only, deadline November 1st, 2008, complete application by January 1, 2009.
* USMLE Transcript Step 1
* Minimum scores = PASSING (We do not have any particular USMLE score at which we do/do not grant an interview, but obviously those with the best scores have a better chance of getting invited. Thus it is advantageous to have competitive scores)
* Two letters of recommendation minimum (one must be from a faculty member of your Department of Medicine) ERAS allows you to submit up to four.
* Dean's letter or Dean equivalent letter

Interviews are granted on an invitation only basis and take place in November, December and January.

All our current residents are listed on our website with the medical schools the graduated from, if you are interested in knowing the percentage of IMGs in the program.

We hope this information is helpful and thank you again for your interest.

Sincerely,

Jill Cuestas

Recruitment Coordinator

Internet Resource:

International Resources at Emory University http://www.emory.edu/central/international.html