Orthopaedics Education

The Emory University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers a five-year residency training program that satisfies the eligibility requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. At present, full-time Emory faculty spanning all nine subspecialties participate in the educational program, in addition to numerous community physicians.

Residency Program

Welcome

Clifton Meals, MD is the current Emory Orthopedics Residency Program Director. He is a committed teacher and resident advocate. Dr. Meals is dedicated to making Emory the best orthopedic training program. He was awarded the Emory Orthopedics Faculty Member of the Year Award for 2021-22.

Emory Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

How to Apply

Apply to the Emory Orthopaedics program producing some of the strongest residents in their respective areas of interest.

How to Apply For Orthopaedics Residency

Current Residents

Take a look at our current residents matriculating through one of the most competitive programs in the nation.

Current Residents

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency

Focused on providing a thorough, intensive three-year educational training experience in podiatric medicine and surgery at the post-graduate level, Emory is committed to educating well-rounded podiatric physicians, clinicians, surgeons, researchers, educators, and humanitarians.

Program Details

Fellowship Programs

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine offers fellowship programs multiple orthopaedic areas.

Fellowship Programs

Fellowship Match Result

Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

Foot & Ankle Fellowship

Hand & Upper Extremity

Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship

Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Primary Care Sports Medicine (PCSM) Fellowship

Spine Surgery Fellowship

Certified Athletic Trainer Residency

Visiting Students

Emory's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers four-week clinical externships throughout the academic year for medical students to visit our competitive program to expand their Orthopaedic knowledge and experience with some of the specialty's most profound physicians.

Learn more about visiting students

Clinical Experience

The Emory University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers a five-year residency training program that satisfies the eligibility requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. At present, 24 full-time Emory faculty participate in the educational program, in addition to numerous community physicians.

Inclusion Scholars' Program

Orthopaedic Summer Scholars Program

Emory University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has developed an immersion opportunity for under-represented minorities, including women and people of color, through an 8-week summer internship program.