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Emory University School of Medicine Program

Neurology residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Emory University School of Medicine.

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About Emory University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1801221028
Program director
Rebecca Matthews
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
725
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Emory University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Emory University School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 725 applications and invited about 13.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
13.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White41%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American41%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Rebecca Matthews
Program coordinator
Tracey White
Coordinator phone
(404) 727-1452
Program phone
(404) 778-3444
Sponsoring institution
Emory University School of Medicine

Emory Department of Neurology 12 Executive Park Dr. NE c/o Tracey White Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30329 Open in Google Maps

Emory University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Emory University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Emory University 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 Emory University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at Emory University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Emory University School of Medicine Program?

Emory University School of Medicine Program received 725 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Emory University 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 Emory University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Emory University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Emory University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is Emory University School of Medicine Program located?

Emory University School of Medicine Program is located at Emory Department of Neurology 12 Executive Park Dr. NE c/o Tracey White Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30329. Its sponsoring institution is Emory University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Emory University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Rebecca Matthews. The program coordinator, Tracey White, is the usual contact for application questions.

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