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

COVID-19 Update for 2021-2022 Interview Season

All interviews will be conducted virtually
Interviews will take place from October through December
We are not increasing the number of interview spots for this interview season

The Emory Family Medicine Residents are hosting live Q&A sessions

Sept. 5, 2021 at 7 pm EST
Sept. 7, 2021 at 7 pm EST
Sept. 12, 2021 at 7 pm EST

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 results should be forwarded prior to February when the ranking list is submitted (required)
Medical school diploma
Academic records
Letters of recommendations
- At least one of which 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 The application will be withdrawn from consideration if this requirement is not met.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.