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Residents and fellows currently enrolled in an ACGME-accredited training program are eligible to complete an elective rotation at Emory University. In addition, the applicant must qualify for a training permit under the Georgia Composite Medical Board requirements and satisfactorily complete the requirements outlined below:

  • The Program Coordinator from Emory University must initiate the process 90 days before the desired start date. It is important that the visiting resident communicate with the Emory Program Coordinator and Program Director well in advance.
  • Elective rotations must be approved by the appropriate Program Director. Subspecialty rotation requests must be approved by the core Program Director or Administrator for official final approval.
  • Application and Supporting Documents: Submit the following information to the appropriate department to obtain approval from the respective Emory Program Coordinator: 
    • Complete and signed GME application
    • Letter of good standing from current Program Director
    • CV
    • Certificate of Insurance
    • If applicable, ECFMG certificate
    • Immunizations: current PPD symptom screening and  current Influenza documentation (current year record only)
    • BLS/ACLS Certification
    • Program Letter of Agreement (PLA)
    • If applicable, completed Grady Visiting Resident Form and Grady Program Letter of Agreement
    • If applicable completed and signed VA application
  • Prospective visiting residents who do not have a current Georgia training permit or Medical License, must complete the "Application for Temporary Postgraduate Training Permit." The application is provided by the Emory Program Coordinator after obtaining approval of elective rotation.
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