Emory University School of Medicine Program
Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Atlanta, GA(Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$73,211
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2001221083
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 13
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Emory offers a comprehensive experience in nuclear medicine, with an emphasis on molecular imaging and complex radionuclide therapies. Emory is a leader in nuclear medicine innovation and has acquired a GE Signa PET/MR. The program has a robust didactic lecture series and also provides other educational opportunities including journal clubs, systemic quality improvement projects, "stump the attending" conferences and resident led lectures. Research opportunities abound.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,211
PGY-1
$73,211
PGY-2
$75,599
PGY-3
$78,577
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 23.6%
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:
- 2001221083
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Bran
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/12/2026 - 12/11/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 214
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Emory University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Emory University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Ranitta S McDowell
- Contact Email:
- rsmcdow@emory.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- 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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