Applicant FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for General Application:
Frequently Asked Questions for International Medical Graduates:
General Questions
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Q: What is your application deadline?
A: November 30, 2007 (for PGY 2’s beginning July 2009)
Q: How many positions will you offer in next year's match?
A: Six
Q: Do you have a minimum year of graduation?
A: Yes, 3 years from application date. Special review maybe granted for exceptional circumstances.
Q: Do you offer PGY 1 slots?
A: No, we are a 3-year (PGY 2-4) program.
Q: What are your score requirements?
A: 200 on the first try for USMLE Step I and Step II (if taken), equivalent on COMLEX – You must have taken and passed Step II (USMLE or COMLEX) to begin the program.
Q: Can I directly e-mail, mail or fax you my application?
A: No, we accept applications only through ERAS.
Q: Do you have any unexpected openings in your program for 2007?
A: No, we are full
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Q: Do you require clinical experience in the U.S. to apply for your program?
A: No
Q: Do you sponsor any visas?
A: Not currently
Q: How many IMGs (international medical graduates) are in your program?
A: 0 of 18
Q: Is the ECFMG certificate required for application and interview?
A: Yes, the ECFMG certificate is required as part of the ERAS packet.
Q: Do you accept foreign clinical service as one year of GME?
A: No. One year of preliminary training in an ACGME accredited residency program is required to enter our program as a PGY2.
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Q: What Holidays do residents get?
A: Emory University observes the following holidays:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Residents rotating at other facilities will observe holidays as posted by individual
rotation sites.
Q: What about vacation?
A: Emory residents receive 15 working days of vacation, plus 12 sick days
and University holidays each year.
Q: Do residents get a book allowance?
A: Each resident is granted a book allowance during the course of residency,
totaling $900.
Q: Can residents moonlight?
A: It is the policy of Emory University School of Medicine to discourage
patient care activities by residents outside the Training Program (moonlighting).
This decision is strictly up to each individual Training Program.
Moonlighting in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
cannot be undertaken without approval of the Program Director or Department
Chair. If, at any time, moonlighting interferes with resident duties, moonlighting
will not be permitted. It is understood that the activity is NOT part of the
Training Program and the resident must make no representation which would indicate
any responsibility by the Department Rehabilitation Medicine and by the University
(i.e. wearing Emory training program coats, identification badges, etc. FURTHERMORE,
NO MALPRACTICE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHILE MOONLIGHTING.
Q: What are the resident salaries?
A: For the academic year 2007-08:
- PGY2 $44,036
- PGY3 $45,766
- PGY4 $47,762
Q: Where do residents live?
A: Emory University is situated between Virginia Highlands, Decatur, and
Druid Hills. Most residents choose to live nearby in those areas, as well
as, Stone Mountain, Buckhead, Inman Park, and Toco Hills.
Q: How do I get to Emory?
Getting from the Airport to Emory University
The Hartsfield/Atlanta Airport is located in the southwest section of
the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Emory University is located in the northeast
section, about one hour from the airport. The airport is one of the busiest
in the United States, but it is not too difficult to navigate. When you arrive,
follow signs to the terminal where you will pick up your luggage, arrange for
ground transportation, etc. The terminal has two wings, Terminal-North and
Terminal- South, connected by a corridor. If you are not told where your luggage
may be picked up, look for your airline (Delta is South). Once you have your
luggage, make arrangements for transportation to campus if you haven’t
already arranged for someone to meet you at the airport. Follow the signs "To
Ground Transportation" which will take you past the MARTA Rail Station and
outside the terminal.
DRIVING
I75-I85 North - When Interstate branches, take I-85 North Exit Clairmont
Rd. Right on Clairmont (go about 3.75 miles) Right on North Decatur Rd. Right
on Clifton Rd. Rehab Center on your right (1441 Clifton Rd) at the corner of
Clifton and Haygood, just past Egelston Children’s Hospital.
TAXI
A taxicab is the most expensive though probably simplest, option (approximately
$25 to $40).
SHUTTLE BUS
A more economical alternative is the Atlanta Airport Shuttle at $18,
which must be paid in cash or traveler's checks. Once you exit the terminal
look for the Atlanta Airport Shuttle kiosk/office at the far left end of the
Ground Transportation Island. This service operates every day from 7:00 am
to 10:30 pm with departures for Emory (approximately every 20 minutes), but
suggests reservations before 7:00 am or after 6:30 pm. The "Northeast/Northwest/Emory
Shuttle" makes four stops in the Emory area. For information and reservations,
call (404)524-3400 or (800)842-2770.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
An even more economical, though slightly more difficult and time-consuming
option is public transportation: MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority).
In the terminal, follow signs to "MARTA Rail Station and "Ground Transportation”.
Just before the doors which take you outside of the terminal, you'll see the
MARTA rail station entrance (on your left from Terminal-North, on your right
from Terminal-South). Here you can buy a token for $1.75 from a machine which
allows you to pass through the gate/turnstile and proceed to the platform and
board the train. Attendants are on duty at the information windows and can
provide additional information. MARTA maps are also available in the station.
Only one train, the northbound train leaves the airport (approximately every
5 minutes). You will have to take the train to one of the bus stations, get
a green transfer card (so you don’t have to pay again), and then take
a bus to Emory. The easiest route is to exit the train at Lindberg Station.
From there take Bus#6.
It operates every day from 5:00 am until midnight and stops in front
of the Rehab Center. You may call MARTA at (404)848-4800 or access the MARTA
web page at http://www.itsmarta.com for additional information. Call our office
at 404-712-5507 if you have trouble.
Q: Helpful Links:
Q: Where should I stay when I am in Atlanta?
Hotels
Below are listed some hotels that are close to Emory University. You
will need to make a reservation directly with them.
EMORY INN/EMORY CONFERENCE CENTER
Address: 1641 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA
Phone: 404-712-6565
Fax: 404-712-6701
Located on campus
UNIVERSITY INN
Address: 1767 North Decatur, Rd., Atlanta, GA
Phone: 800-654-8591 or 404-634-7327
Fax: 404-712-6700
E-mail: info@univinn.com
5-10 minute walk to the Rehab Center
HOLIDAY INN
Address: 130 Clairmont Ave., Decatur, GA
Phone: 800-225-6079 or 404-371-0204
Fax 404-377-2726
About 4 miles from Emory
HAMPTON INN
Address: 1975 N. Druid Hills Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA
Phone: 404-320-6600
Fax: 404-320-2994
About 2-3 miles from Emory
DAYS INN CLAIRMONT
Address: Clairmont Road and I-85, Atlanta, GA
Phone: 404-633-8411
About 10 minutes from Emory (driving)
RED ROOF INNS
Address: Druid Hills & I-85, Atlanta, GA
Phone: 404-321-1653
Fax: 404-248-9774
About 10 minutes
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