Emory University School of Medicine

EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Our Mission

The Emory University School of Medicine is a leading institution with the highest standards in education, biomedical research, and patient care.

We are committed to recruiting students who are dedicated to providing care to a diverse patient population and innovative leaders in biomedical science, public health, medical education, and clinical care.

We foster a culture that integrates leading edge basic, translational, and clinical research to further the ability to deliver quality health care, to predict illness and treat the sick, and to promote health of our patients and community.

Objectives

Provide outstanding educational programs for medical and graduate students and for training health care professionals.

Develop outstanding clinicians and investigators who are lifelong learners, who will provide the highest quality compassionate care, and who will serve the needs of their community and the world in the best traditions of our profession.

Conduct innovative and collaborative research and integrate this knowledge into the practice of medicine.

Advance the early detection, treatment, and prevention of disease and ensure the highest ethical and professional standards in all of our endeavors

Educational Programs

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Our MD program centers on patient contact and active learning, with clinical training from the first week — much earlier than you'll find at most schools. It also has dual degree options in bioethics, business, public health, and biomedical and clinical/translational research (master's and PhD programs).

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (PhD)

Emory's Laney Graduate School offers interdisciplinary PhD programs in biochemistry, cancer biology, genetics and molecular biology, immunology and pathogenesis, microbiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, and population biology.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Historically one of the top physical therapy programs in the country, this degree prepares physical therapists for practice in an evolving health care environment. There are also options for a dual degree in applied physiology, bioethics, business, and public health.

(master's and PhD programs).

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (PhD)

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Master of Medical Science Anesthesiology (MMSc)

A 27-month graduate program including 2,500 hours of clinical rotation that covers all specialty areas of anesthesia practice and a range of hospital settings.

Master of Medical Science Genetic Counseling (MMSc)

The first in the state of Georgia, our genetic counseling program offers a combination of cutting-edge coursework, extensive clinical experiences, research opportunities, and a five-semester internship.

Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant (MMSc-PA)

Our program emphasizes team-based care, patient advocacy, and primary and preventive care for medically underserved populations. There's also an option for adding a master's in public health, one of the few dual degrees of its kind in the field.

Bachelor of Medical Science Medical Imaging (BMSc)

Graduates of this specialized undergraduate bridge program for those who already hold a basic radiologic technologist (RT) registry should advance more rapidly into management, educational positions, or enjoy advanced clinical practice in modalities such as CT and MRI.

Radiologic Technology Certificate

A 24-month, full-time certification program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. After successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam. Upon passing the exam, the graduate becomes a registered radiologic technologist (radiographer), R.T. (R).

Curriculum

The curriculum features a condensed pre-clinical learning phase in which students cover the basic medical sciences in 1.5 years. Students typically take the USMLE Step 1 by February of their second year allowing them to begin their medical clerkship phase at Emory-affiliated hospitals. The unique design of the curriculum allows for a 5-month Discovery Phase in the third year which encourages students to pursue research in any medically related field including basic science, translational medicine, clinical research, public health, among others. The Emory University School of Medicine offers a variety of dual degree programs including MD-Masters in Public Health, MD-Masters in Clinical Research, MD-Masters in Business Administration, MD-MA in Bioethics, and MD-PhD (the PhD can be completed through the Emory University Laney Graduate School, Rollins School of Public Health, or the Georgia Institute of Technology).

Training facilities

The School of Medicine is located on the main Emory University campus in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta and in Emory-owned and affiliated medical facilities throughout metropolitan Atlanta including Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Many of these hospitals are part of Emory Healthcare. Affiliated research institutions include Yerkes National Primate Research Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fee Structure

The Emory School of Medicine's fee structure varies by program. For the MD program, tuition is approximately $55,700 per year, with additional fees for activities and health insurance. Living expenses, books, and supplies are estimated to add another $40,000-$50,000 annually. Other programs, like the Master's in Genetic Counseling, have different fee structures, with total estimated costs around $98,875 per year, including tuition, living expenses, and other fees.

For the MD Program:

Tuition: $55,700 per year, according to Kaplan Test Prep.
Estimated Total Cost (including living expenses): Approximately $98,875 per year, says Emory School of Medicine.
Activity Fee: $105 per semester, according to Emory School of Medicine.
Athletic Fee: $171 per semester, according to Emory School of Medicine.
Health Insurance: ~$5,456 per year, says Emory School of Medicine.