Emory University School of Medicine Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Atlanta, GA(Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
35
Positions
#14
Specialty Rank
$66,530
PGY1 Salary
6.9%
IMG %
#14
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2601221039
- NRMP Code:
- 1113260C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 108
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 37
- Female Faculty:
- 13.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residents work hard. They are rewarded with outstanding training in an environment that provides challenges of great breadth and depth. Our graduates are not just orthopedists, they are leaders. This is not an old-school do-as-I say program. We choose applicants that we want to teach AND learn from. Each resident makes the program stronger. Because residents are uniquely valued at Emory, you will not find a more collegial place to train.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,530
PGY-1
$70,395
PGY-2
$72,692
PGY-3
$75,555
PGY-4
$79,008
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 26.0%(FREIDA)
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:
- 2601221039
- NRMP Code:
- 1113260C0
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 108
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Roberto Hernandez-Irizarry
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/31/2024 - 9/30/2024
- Interview Period:
- 1/30/2026 - 2/1/2026
- 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:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1113260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Grady Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Grady Health System
- Contact Person:
- Jl Reed
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 6.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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