- When is the application deadline?
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is November 1st at midnight EST. - How many positions are available?
Please look at the APPIC website for the most up-to-date information. Typically, we have 10-15 positions in a number of tracks. In creating the rank-order list for the APPIC national match process, applicants may separately rank multiple tracks. - What is the annual salary?
The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta provides funding to support the interns’ salary and benefits; the salary for the coming class of interns will be $35,000. - Are there benefits?
Employee benefits are offered at regular employee rates through Emory University School of Medicine including access to health, dental and life insurance, 15 days of PTO, holidays, bereavement time, 5 days of professional leave, and use of library and research resources. Interns typically receive funds to partially cover travel to professional conferences ($1100) and tuition reimbursement at home institutions (up to $5000; both of these funds are pending continued budgetary approval). Emory Human Resources provides additional information. - What are the start and end dates?
The Internship requires a full-time commitment over the course of a 12-month period that begins the first week of July and then runs a full year. All health screenings must be completed prior to the start of internship which requires interns to be in Atlanta prior to the start of internship (2 weeks is best). - What is it like to live in Atlanta, Georgia?
Known for its Southern charm mixed with a cosmopolitan atmosphere, Atlanta provides a dynamic backdrop for personal and professional growth. Atlanta has long been redefining prevailing perceptions of the South and is a vibrant and diverse city.
Ranked among the top 10 most populous metropolitan areas in the country, Atlanta is a dynamic urban center comprised of a thriving tapestry of diverse communities, cultures, and ways of being. The city’s rich history as a center for civil and human rights activities contributes to an atmosphere that is both open and welcoming. The cost of living in Atlanta is low relative to most major cities in the United States. Air travel is made easy by major airline hubs and direct flights at Atlanta’s Jackson-Hartsfield International Airport, the busiest airport in the world.
Because of its dense tree canopy, Atlanta is known as “the city in the forest,” boasting the most expansive tree coverage of all major U.S. cities. The climate is generally mild in the fall and spring, winters are cool, and summers are hot and humid. Outdoor recreation is easily accessible, including Lake Lanier (45 minutes north), Lake Allatoona (60 minutes north) and the North Georgia mountains, including the southern end of the Appalachian Trail (80 minutes north). Coastal beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico are within 4 to 6 hours driving time.
With its high concentration of local colleges and universities, the metropolitan area is a center for higher education, with Emory University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College among the most well-known local institutions of higher education.
Atlanta offers an array of museums and attractions in the arts, including fine arts, theater, music, ballet, and opera. With a large and diverse restaurant scene, the city has food choices that can meet almost all tastes and preferences. Community and neighborhood establishments for music, plays, and/or dance performances are plentiful. The city is home to professional baseball, basketball, football, and soccer teams, along with multiple collegiate sports teams.
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