Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The cardiothoracic surgery residency of the Emory University School of Medicine is one of the most long-standing and successful academic-medical programs of its type in the country. Our trainees have the opportunity to learn from the best as they rotate between multiple facilities, encounter hundreds of patients and virtually every condition, and perform a wide spectrum of both traditional and cutting-edge procedures.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1113461C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
22
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
74
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
42
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4611246103
Beeper or Home Call
20
30
20
49
49
49
Program Director
First Name
Woodrow
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Farrington
Address
Emory University School of Medicine
Bldg A
1365 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322-1013
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.319511 33.791411)
Program Co-Director
Address
Univ of Virginia Health System
Box 801004 Ste 240
545 Ray C Hunt Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22908
United States
Geolocation
POINT (-78.524469 38.024595)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tiffony
Last Name
Medina
Degrees
MS
Address
Emory University School of Medicine
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
1365 Clifton Rd NE AT403
Atlanta, GA 30322-1013
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.319511 33.791411)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
14.30
% Male
85.70
Total Physician
30
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
16.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $69,191 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $73,211 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $75,599 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $78,577 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $82,168 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $83,676 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $85,117 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 8 | $87,338 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 9 | $89,874 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 10 | $92,332 | 15 | 12 |
Total Positions
12
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.emory.edu/education/gme/housestaff/housestaff_policies/index.html
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On