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Surgery Residency Program

Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
WarningACGME #4401221079UniversityJ1J-1

Emory University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Surgery residency program in Atlanta, GA. It has 22 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 64 residents in training. It reports 6.6% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $69,191. 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
22
64 residents · 78 approved
PGY-1 salary
$69.2k
IMG percentage
6.6%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
—
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
—
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1113440C0

Accredited since 1953 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2013

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. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1113440C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Emory Univ SOM-GA”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Rural

Rural

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Other

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
7%
x
US MD
93%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
58%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Emory Univ Sch of MedMorehouse Sch of MedWest Virginia Sch of Osteopathic Med

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

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
70
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
28
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.3
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
—
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
Yes
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
3
Support team size

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

University based regional healthcare system. Magnet accredited.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
694
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 6 same · 1 worse
Mortality3 better · 4 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 11 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$7.8M
Research
$0
Payments
277

Top payer: Gilead Sciences, Inc. ($3.3M)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
26,602
ED visits
44,787
Inpatient surgeries
9,178
Outpatient surgeries
8,387
Births
0
Daily census
580
Full-time staff
4,071

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Emory University Hospital · Atlanta, GA

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Emory University Hospital

Primary
Atlanta, GA694 beds

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Atlanta, GA532 beds

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Atlanta)

Decatur, GA285 beds

Piedmont Hospital

Atlanta, GA534 beds

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston

Atlanta, GA

Grady Health System

Atlanta, GA1,014 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

State Income Tax
5.39%
Top marginal rate · 2025

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

People

Leadership

Jahnavi K Srinivasan, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Mary Ann Garcia-Bowerman, C-TAGME, MBA

Associate Director, Programs/Program Administrator

Coordinator

Mrs. Johanna M Hinman, MPH

Director of Education and Global Surgery

Coordinator

Mr. Da-Vion Wilbur

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Emory University School of Medicine located?
Emory University School of Medicine is located in Atlanta, GA.
What type of program is Emory University School of Medicine?
Emory University School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is Emory University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Emory University School of Medicine holds ACGME accreditation (continued, with warning).
How many residents are at Emory University School of Medicine?
Emory University School of Medicine has approximately 64 residents in training.
Does Emory University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 6.6% of Emory University School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Emory University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Emory University 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 Emory University School of Medicine require?
Emory University 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 Emory University School of Medicine?
Emory University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $69,191. 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 Emory University 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 Emory University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Emory University 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 Surgery residency program positions as they appear.