About the School of Medicine

We believe in re-envisioning the future and never being satisfied with what has been done before. We're fueled by curiosity and know there's more than one right answer to every problem.

Our Vision and Mission

Leadership

We have a dedicated team who are critical to carrying out our three-part mission of research, teaching, and clinical care.

Departments

Our focus areas span more than 25 disciplines in basic and clinical science, providing a broad range of expertise that covers every area of modern medicine.

Faculty

The School of Medicine's diverse team of more than 3,000 faculty members works in hospitals, clinics, classrooms, labs, and research centers to improve lives today and for the next generation.

Awards and Distinctions

We honor the dedication and achievements of School of Medicine faculty, students, and alumni with recognition programs for teaching, clinical care, and research.

Group of faculty at Faculty Recognitions event

By the Numbers

Facts & Figures

605 medical students

Our classes are racially diverse, and a substantial percentage of our first-year students are "nontraditional," meaning they were out of college for at least a year before starting medical school.

493 health professional students

We have five allied health programs, including a Physician Assistant program ranked fifth and a Physical Therapy program ranked eighth in the nation by US News & World Report.

1,414 residents in training

From our 118 accredited programs, we provide more than half of the residency training positions in Georgia.

3,599 physician and basic science faculty

Our school is part of an academic health sciences center, and our faculty collaborate with faculty in schools of public health and nursing and a primate research center.

Support Good care starts with healthy doctors

This industry isn't just hard on patients - it's also mentally, emotionally, and physically demanding for practitioners. We're acknowledging the human side of medical practice and taking steps to change the culture, to improve everyone's wellbeing.

Diversity & Inclusion An inclusive climate for all

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and climate in which all can thrive and achieve their full potential. In doing so, we enrich the health and well-being of our local, national, and global community.

Accreditations Top-quality education programs

We're proudly accredited by the American Medical Association and Association of American Medical Colleges, and many of our programs are officially certified by professional organizations that govern their fields.

Emory's Health Care Partnerships

Emory School of Medicine is a key part of Atlanta's health care hub, which enables us to tackle global health issues while also serving patients right here at home.

Clinical Experience