Emory University School of Medicine Program
Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Atlanta, GA(Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$75,599
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1301221048
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 9
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 32
- Female Faculty:
- 62.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 75%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Medical Genetics and Genomics Program is one of the best in the country. Eight Medical Geneticists with experience in Medical Genetics, Clinical Trials, and Metabolism. A large catchment area providing broad exposure to rare diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings. Many ongoing Clinical Trials for patients with genetic disorders.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,599
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$75,599
PGY-3
$78,577
PGY-4
$82,168
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $311K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $64K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.9%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,722,325
- Median Age
- 35 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
60%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
9.89
Gas (per gallon)
$3.14
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1301221048
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 9
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rossana Sanchez Russo
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1113130F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Emory Clinic
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Emory Clinic
- Contact Person:
- Elizabeth McKenna
- Contact Email:
- elizabeth.mckenna@emory.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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