Department of Medicine Faculty Recruitment

An inside look at the benefits of joining the world-renowned Department of Medicine faculty known for their expertise and dedication to research, patient care, and education.

At a Glance Department of Medicine Overview

The Department of Medicine is home to nearly 1,800 employees all working together to further our tripartite mission to enhance research, patient care, and education. Our diverse employee population includes over 900 faculty, more than 600 staff, and 300 trainees. Our faculty are housed within our ten internal medicine divisions, including cardiology; digestive diseases; endocrinology, metabolism, and lipids; general internal medicine; geriatrics and gerontology; hospital medicine; infectious diseases; pulmonary, allergy, critical care, and sleep medicine; renal medicine; and rheumatology. Our department's work environment is guided by our dedication to being a destination and model for inclusive care, training, research, development, and celebration of a diverse patient population and workforce.

Department of Medicine In-Depth

The Department of Medicine is led by an extraordinary group of faculty who are experts in their fields. Learn more about our leaders, our faculty, and our ten internal medicine divisions.

About Us

Our Leadership

Our Faculty

Our Divisions

A Message from Chair Carlos del Rio

By joining Emory's Department of Medicine, you will not only become a part of the top internal medicine academic departments in the nation, but you will be joining the ranks of over 900 diverse faculty who are leaders in clinical care, education, and research. Our department is the largest at Emory and houses ten exceptional divisions that span all aspects of internal medicine, all nestled within a globally recognized academic health center. In addition, our faculty and trainees also work within Grady Health System and the VA Medical Center, our two major healthcare partners.

In the Department of Medicine, our mission is more than just words. Our faculty, staff, and trainees dedicate their careers to providing the highest quality patient care, leading outstanding education programs, and engaging in cutting-edge research. We are committed to health equity and eliminating disparities in health care. Our culture is one where caring about our people is a core value and critical for our success. We strive in recruiting, retaining, and supporting outstanding faculty, trainees, and staff from diverse ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and racial backgrounds.

I hope that you will take a look at what we have to offer, and will make the choice to call the Department of Medicine and Emory University home.

Carlos del Rio, MD
Chair, Department of Medicine

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Fast Facts

$172.5 M FY24 Total Research Funding

The department brought in $172.5M in sponsored research. In FU 2024, our faculty had 12 active NIH (01,12,23) awards and 50 active R01 (39 Principal Investigators.) $5.5M in VA-sponsored research, $11.3M for Georgia CTSA, $11.2M for Primate Center, and $5.5M for FAVER

1,189 FY24 Faculty Publications

In FY24, the Department of Medicine faculty had 1,189 publications, 12 active NIH K awards, and 50 active R01s. Our faculty also had 352 active clinical trials with 6,593 enrollees.

20 Hospitals and Clinics

We care for patients in more than 20 hospitals and clinics across the metro Atlanta area. In FY24, our faculty members were responsible for more than 940,000 ambulatory encounters and more than 800,000 inpatient encounters at Emory Healthcare hospitals and Grady affiliates.

14 Core Residency and Fellowship Programs

Our teaching faculty trains residents in our internal medicine, primary care, research track, med-psych, and med-peds residency programs. The department's 10 divisions are home to 14 core residencies and fellowships as well as 12 subspecialty fellowship programs.

Global Research in an Academic Setting Research

The department has a rich research landscape known for cutting-edge discoveries in vaccine discovery, autoimmunity, vascular biology, cystic fibrosis, bone biology, medication prescribing, microbiology, renal transporters, and much more. We have a multitude of world-class research centers and affiliates, core facilities, and dedicated research buildings to support faculty in the highest quality research endeavors. Highlighted centers include: The Hope Clinic, Lowance Center for Human Immunology, Antibiotic Resistance Center, Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute, and Health Service Research Center. Our extensive research partners include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, the Atlanta VA Health System, and more.

Where We Work Clinical Experience

We are committed to delivering high-quality care to patients as well as equipping our faculty and trainees with top-notch clinical skills through exposure to practice in a variety of clinical settings. Emory's location in Atlanta and its clinical affiliates and partners offer unparalleled opportunities in clinical care, and ensure that our faculty and trainees care for a diverse population.

Residency and Fellowship Programs Education

The Department of Medicine has an international reputation for its outstanding internal medicine residency and subspecialty fellowship training programs, producing world-class physicians who are the future of our field.

We have over 200 residents in our J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program, Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program, Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Residency, and Transitional Year and Preliminary Track as well as over 170 fellows across our fellowship and sub-specialty fellowship programs housed in each of our ten divisions.

Additional Areas of Excellence

Faculty and trainees in Grady conference room

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Department of Medicine is committed to ensuring a climate of inclusion and organizational equity by leveraging the diversity within our community.

Faculty Development

We assist faculty with scholarship, service, and teaching to promote career satisfaction, skill development, and enhancement to create a community of engaged faculty.

Human Resources Employee Programs and Benefits

Emory's robust Human Resources department has everything you need to be set up for a successful career at Emory and the Department of Medicine.

Work-Life Initiatives

Benefits

Wellness

Why Work at Emory?

A City in the Trees Life in Atlanta

Atlanta is a city unlike any other. A southern metropolis with a rich history and opportunities for all. Our diverse communities each have their own story and are filled with people from around the world thriving off of our incredible culture.

Atlanta serves as international hub for health care, business, arts, and culture. It is home to Fortune 500 companies such as Delta and The Coca-Cola Company, world-renowned organizations like the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, and famous cultural and historical venues such as the High Museum, the Carter Center, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, to name a few. It also houses the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport, making it easy to travel to anywhere you desire.

Our tree-lined streets boast plenty of places to unwind and explore, and are often filled with fans cheering on our local professional sports teams. There is ample opportunity to take advantage of the city's vibrant, fast-paced energy, or enjoy a slower and more tranquil environment. Whatever your needs - Atlanta is one of the best places to call home.

Emory's EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran Statements

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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