Program Overview

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Emory University School of Medicine is designed to maximize patient interaction time, deliver broad exposure to different practice environments, and apply research innovations in a clinical setting.

Program Overview

Our clinical training begins the very first week, with rotations starting halfway through the second year. This grants valuable hands-on exposure to a range of specialties and subspecialties, giving you experience in 14 disciplines in both hospital and outpatient settings before you begin applying to residency programs.

Curriculum

The redesigned program structure prepares students for modern health care practice, with an emphasis on creative problem-solving, treating the whole patient, and applying basic science in a clinical setting. The curriculum includes:

• 4 Phases in 4 Years
• Clinical Training
• Societies & Small Group Learning
• Discovery Phase

Admission Requirements

Each year, over 10,000 people apply for 138 spots in the first-year class of our MD program. The admission requirements include:

• Step 1: Course Requirements
• Step 2: Experiences
• Step 3: MCAT
• Step 4: AMCAS Application
• Step 5: Letters of Recommendation
• Step 6: Supplemental Application and Technical Standards

Cost and Financial Aid

Figuring out how to pay for tuition and expenses is a serious part of the decision to attend med school. The program costs and available financial aid sources can be found in the MD Program Financial Aid section.

Student Resources

MD students quickly become members of a tight community. They have access to various student organizations and activities, athletics and recreation, health and support services, transportation, and housing.

Dual Degree Options

You can opt to apply for one of our dual degrees to specialize your studies and build advanced skills in a particular topic. These programs offer unique opportunities for research, training, and experience in growing areas of the medical and healthcare industries, including:

• MD/PhD in research
• MD/MA in bioethics
• MD/MPH in public health
• MD/MBA in business
• MD/MSCR in clinical research

Accreditation

Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Faculty

Our faculty members are creative thinkers who integrate research into their work and their teaching. They're experienced clinicians passionate about improving the lives of their patients, providing care that cuts across socioeconomic lines and international borders. They're working to change the way medicine is practiced by teaching the next generation of physicians to be bold, compassionate leaders.