Application Information

Applications to the Emory Family Practice Residency Program are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). This service is available to all US medical/osteopathic graduates through their medical school's dean’s office. Canadian medical school graduates should contact the Canadian Resident Matching Service for ERAS.

ERAS website

2022-2023 Interview Season

All interviews will be conducted virtually
Interviews will take place from October 14 through December 16

The Emory Family Medicine Residents are hosting virtual Q&A sessions in September 2022 to answer any questions you may have about applying to residency, virtual interviews, couples matching, what to look for in a family medicine program, and more about our program at Emory. Sessions will be held via Zoom:

September 4, 2022 @ 7pm EST

September 7, 2022 @ 7 pm EST

September 11, 2022 @ 7 pm EST

You must have a '.edu' email in order to apply and receive the zoom link. If you don't have a school email, please email Allison Choi (jachoi2@emory.edu).

We plan to host voluntary in-person open houses for all interviewed applicants in January and February 2023

Family Medicine residents in front of Dunwoody Clinic

PGY - 1 Applicants

PGY 1 Applicants should submit a completed ERAS application* that must include:

USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- Part 1 is required
- Part 2 is required
Medical school diploma
Academic records
Letters of recommendations
- At least three letters of recommendation are required, and at least one must come from a family physician
A strong personal statement or clear articulation of goals and career trajectory
ECFMG certificate
- International graduates only
Documented clinical experience in the US or Canada
- International graduates only

*International medical graduates may access ERAS through the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

PGY-2 Applicants

Matches for positions in a PGY 2 spot will occur outside of the match.

Applicants must contact the Program Director and Coordinator for application steps.

International Medical Graduates (IMG) Policies

Only those IMGs with an H-1 or J-1 visa or permanent resident status may be enrolled in post-graduate medical training. Emory will sponsor the H-1 and J-1 visas providing the IMG have documented evidence of successful completion of all necessary components by December 31. This includes passing scores for USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3. The application will be withdrawn from consideration if this requirement is not met.

Emory School of Medicine and Department of Family and Preventive Medicine does not discriminate in recruiting based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran’s status, or disability. We value diversity and individuality in our candidates.

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted from September 15 - November 30.

All interviews will be conducted virtually.

Interviews will take place from October through December on Mondays and Fridays.