Emory University School of Medicine Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Atlanta, GA(Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#15
Specialty Rank
$73,211
PGY1 Salary
9.1%
IMG %
#15
Radiation oncology Ranking
84th Percentile
Top 16% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4301221125
- NRMP Code:
- 1113430A0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 34
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 26
- Female Faculty:
- 41.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Emory Radiation Oncology program strives to train high quality oncologists skilled in the application of radiotherapy. Residents will receive a wide breadth and depth of training in IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, IORT, HDR/LDR brachytherapy, and proton therapy. Scholarly activities are encouraged through 12 months of dedicated research as well as a formal clinical trials course. Structured didactics are faculty led. Resident Wellness is fostered through a formal program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- International experience/global health
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,211
PGY-1
$73,211
PGY-2
$75,599
PGY-3
$78,577
PGY-4
$82,168
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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:
- 4301221125
- NRMP Code:
- 1113430A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jolinta Y Lin
- Email:
- jolinta.lin@emory.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/24/2025 - 1/23/2026
- 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:
- 195
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
- NRMP Codes:
- 1113430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Emory University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Emory University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Susan Brown
- Contact Email:
- susan.brown@emory.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 9.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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