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Emory University School of Medicine Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Atlanta, GA(Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
105
Positions
#17
Specialty Rank
$66,530
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#17
Pediatrics Ranking
93rd Percentile
Top 7% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3201221061
NRMP Code:
1113320C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
105
Interviews:
309

Contact Information

Rebecca Dean Sanders
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
4.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
482
0
Part-Time Physicians:
68
Female Faculty:
63%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
22%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We have active global health and primary care groups, QI workshops, EBM, and practice-based learning. We support residents in the ABP Integrated and Accelerated Research Pathways. Resident grand rounds are case-based and interactive. Core curriculum is based on certifying exam content, & includes professionalism, wellness, the business of medicine, and humanism. Simulation is included in each year. There is an active Diversity and Inclusion program & structured longitudinal curriculum.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,530
PGY-1
$70,395
PGY-2
$72,692
PGY-3
00

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
0

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
26.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
411K
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
$66,530
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,032
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3201221061
NRMP Code:
1113320C1
Total Positions:
105
Interviews:
309
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rebecca Dean Sanders
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 12/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 1/8/2027
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:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

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, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1113320C0

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:
Rebecca Dean Sanders
Contact Email:
jrile02@emory.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
35
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:35
PGY-2:35
PGY-3:35

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
4.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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