Each year, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery matches six first-year residents (PGY-1s). The program does not accept residents outside the "match" without prior approval from the ACGME. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery will not send or accept applications through the mail.
All applications are handled through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). ERAS begins transmitting application materials to participating residency programs on September 15th (date may vary depending on the year).
Emory University Orthopaedics application requirements include:
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery does not require information beyond what can be transmitted through ERAS.
- Personal statement
- Dean's letter
- Medical school transcript
- 3 letters of recommendation
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step I score
