Morehouse School of Medicine Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Morehouse School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 1201221439
- Program director
- Riba Kelsey
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 516
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 28%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Morehouse School of Medicine Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 516 applications and invited about 13.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 13.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates56%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs28%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women78%
- Men22%
- Asian6%
- Black or African American89%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Riba Kelsey
- Program coordinator
- Rita Akiyode
- Coordinator phone
- (404) 756-1256
- Program phone
- (404) 756-1230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30310 Open in Google Maps
Morehouse School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does Morehouse School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Morehouse School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Morehouse School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 28% of residents at Morehouse School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Morehouse School of Medicine Program offer?
Morehouse School of Medicine Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Morehouse School of Medicine Program?
Morehouse School of Medicine Program received 516 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Morehouse School of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Morehouse School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Morehouse School of Medicine Program located?
Morehouse School of Medicine Program is located at 720 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30310. Its sponsoring institution is Morehouse School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Morehouse School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Riba Kelsey. The program coordinator, Rita Akiyode, is the usual contact for application questions.