Morehouse School of Medicine Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Atlanta, GA(Atlanta, Georgia Metropolitan Area Metro)
19
Positions
$68,520
PGY1 Salary
11.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201221414
- NRMP Code:
- 2099320C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 72
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 82.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We spend a significant amount of time in a tertiary care hospital as well as time in under resourced environments We are confident that we have one of the most well rounded experiences that training has to offer. In addition, the social determinants of health and the effects of health disparities are taught with intent to give residents the tools to effect change. We also have a community service expectation of 25 hrs./academic year. We have a small program with excellent medical education.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,520
PGY-1
$72,507
PGY-2
$74,873
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 25.3%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201221414
- NRMP Code:
- 2099320C0
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 72
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sher Lynn Gardner
- Email:
- sgardner@msm.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2025 - 1/9/2026
- 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2099320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Grady Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Grady Health System
- Contact Person:
- Venetta Green
- Contact Email:
- vgreen@msm.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 9th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.6%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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