Application

If you are eligible for this program, you will be invited to fill out the application and submit a short essay along with your CV. You will also receive an invitation to a 30-minute panel interview.

Eligibility and Overview

Emory Affiliation

Emory School of Medicine

Current student or
Graduated ≤ 8 yr ago

Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Current Emory Geri fellow or
Emory Geri grad ≤ 5 yr ago

Applicant’s medical career must satisfy one criterion in each category.

Residency Program*

Internal Medicine Program
Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Geriatrics

*Location of residency program does not impact eligibility for Emory SOM graduates.

Pledge to Practice

Practice primary care in Georgia.
≥0.5 full-time equivalent in an ambulatory setting
For a duration commensurate with the total award amount (1 award = 2 years of service; 2 awards = 3 years of service; 3 awards = 4 years of service; 4 awards = 5 years of service)

Application Process

The Spring 2023 Application Cycle opens on December 15, 2022.

The application cycle occurs twice each academic year, in the spring and fall, with 11-12 awardees each cycle.

Calendar

Spring 2023 Cycle Timeline

Application Process Opens - December 15, 2022
Eligibility Determination Closes - January 29, 2023
Final Application Due - January 31, 2023
Applicant Interviews - February 2023
Decisions Announced - March 15, 2023
Award Ceremony - early April 2023

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated interest and commitment to primary care practice
Demonstrated indebtedness or other financial need (formal or other financial obligations for SOM expenses, other non-SOM debt)
Attention to producing a diverse workforce for Georgia and inclusion of individuals who are under-represented in medicine
Geographic diversity in practice (underserved, rural, non-Metro)
Employer is non-profit, publicly held or has an explicit and stated mission of service
Representation of pediatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, and geriatrics