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Emory University School of Medicine
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

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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 2020-2021 Interview Season

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

Corona Virus

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 The application will be withdrawn from consideration if this requirement is not met.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.

Interviews will be scheduled on selected Mondays and Fridays from October 1 through December 31.

We provide lodging for those traveling into Georgia, as well as breakfast and lunch. Candidates should expect to spend the entire day with our team. Significant Others are invited to attend the resident dinner that occurs the night before for applicants and select resident representatives.