Why I Chose Emory for EM Residency Training

"I chose Emory EM because I wanted the privilege to train at an institution that would allow me to care for not only a diverse population but also a population that is largely vulnerable to many health disparities. For many of our patients, Emory Medicine and Grady Hospital are the sole defenses against health and illness. This is a responsibility I relish.

As Emory Medicine also has the resources, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development, I know that I will be given the ultimate support to pursue my interests in diversity and inclusion as well as medical education.”

"I chose Emory because of its commitment to serving the disenfranchised and providing everyone with the highest level of care and compassion regardless of socioeconomic status or insurance coverage.  Even when people have nowhere else to go, they always know they can still come to Grady.  Emory also offers its residents unparalleled learning opportunities and the invaluable ability to work at several diverse hospitals to expose their residents to different styles of medicine.

I chose Emory for medical school as well as residency, and after four years at this institution, there is still nowhere else I would rather practice and learn medicine."

“I chose Emory because of the strong principles that it stands by: dedication to diversity and commitment serving the underserved. Here, I will have the opportunity to train alongside physicians of various backgrounds which is a perfect reflection of the patient population we serve.

Training at one of the nation's top EM programs will challenge me to become an excellent, culturally competent physician who will be prepared to work in any given community.”

"I chose Emory EM for the diversity of patients served within and outside the doors of its hospitals and for the openness and inclusivity I felt from the health care providers here. I knew that training at Emory would allow me to leave residency feeling confident to practice emergency medicine in any setting, anywhere in the world.

I also hoped to train at Emory for the privilege of working at Grady. Grady functions in the unique role of safety net hospital intersecting with high-acuity patient care and innovative medical practice. Moreover, to serve patient’s in its ED is to experience the entire city in just a few thousand square feet."