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Emory University School of Medicine Program

Pediatrics/Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Atlanta, GA(Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
1
Positions
$69,191
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7651200001
NRMP Code:
1113765C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
1

Contact Information

Rossana Sanchez Russo
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
8.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
32
0
Female Faculty:
62.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are excited to offer a combined residency program in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics for graduating medical students. This is a four-year program for highly qualified students. Upon completion, residents will be eligible to take board certification exams offered by both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Genetics and Genomics.

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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$69,191
PGY-1
$73,211
PGY-2
$75,599
PGY-3
$78,577
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Atlanta, GA
Metropolitan Area
Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,722,325

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
25.0%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$69,191
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,833
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7651200001
NRMP Code:
1113765C0
Total Positions:
1
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rossana Sanchez Russo
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
Interview Period:
10/8/2026 - 2/1/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

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:
1113765C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
Primary Teaching Site:
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
Contact Person:
Elizabeth H McKenna
Contact Email:
emcken4@emory.edu

Program Size by Year

0
Positions by Year:
PGY-2:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
42

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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