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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program

Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
Continued AccreditationACGME #4051240149UniversityJ1J-1

Morehouse School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Child and adolescent psychiatry residency program in Atlanta, GA. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $77,822. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
3
2 residents · 6 approved
PGY-1 salary
$77.8k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2019 · 2 years · Last ACGME review 2021

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
75%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
45
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
10
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
5
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Morehouse Medicine is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that advances health equity and improves the well-being of the communities we serve. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we provide comprehensive clinical services alongside trusted guidance in wellness, prevention and healthy living. Our physicians are recognized for their clinical expertise, compassion and dedication to serving diverse populations. As part of an academic medical institution, patients benefit from innovative care informed by research, education and the training of future healthcare leaders. Whether you are seeking a provider, specialty service or convenient access to care, Morehouse Medicine offers a seamless and supportive healthcare experience. Rooted in a legacy that began in 1975, Morehouse School of Medicine has remained focused on addressing the healthcare needs of underserved communities across Georgia and beyond. Today, Morehouse Medicine continues that legacy as the clinical arm of the institution, bringing together expert physicians who also serve as faculty, mentors and leaders in medical education.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
NIH Research Funding (FY2026)
Total awarded
$103.8M
Active projects
~51

Source: NIH RePORTER — federal research grants awarded to this teaching hospital (last 3 fiscal years).

Primary teaching site: Morehouse School of Medicine · Atlanta, GA

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Morehouse School of Medicine

Primary
Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta, GA

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,486/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~25.4% of pay
Take-home$4,486/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,650/mo
State tax$350/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $77,822 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 5.39% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Fulton County, Georgia (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
5.39%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$91,490
+$13k vs US median
Avg Commute
28 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Danae A Evans, MD

Program Director; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Program Director

Ms. Kennyna L Landing, BS

Program Manager

Coordinator

Kristopher Goodlow

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Morehouse School of Medicine located?
Morehouse School of Medicine is located in Atlanta, GA.
What type of program is Morehouse School of Medicine?
Morehouse School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is Morehouse School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Morehouse School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Morehouse School of Medicine?
Morehouse School of Medicine has approximately 2 residents in training.
How much is rent near Morehouse School of Medicine?
Median rent near Atlanta, GA is ~$1,650/month for a 1BR and ~$1,950/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Morehouse School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Morehouse School of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Morehouse School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Morehouse School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Morehouse School of Medicine require?
Morehouse School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Morehouse School of Medicine?
Morehouse School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $77,822. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Morehouse School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Morehouse School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Morehouse School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Child and adolescent psychiatry residency program positions as they appear.