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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program

Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
Continued AccreditationACGME #4051221028J1J-1H1BH-1B

Emory University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Child and adolescent psychiatry residency program in Atlanta, GA. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 8 residents in training. It reports 25% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $78,577. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
4
8 residents · 12 approved
PGY-1 salary
$78.6k
IMG percentage
25%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1966 · 2 years · Last ACGME review 2012

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
25%
x
US MD
63%
x
DO
13%
x
Women
50%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
45
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.8
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
3
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

At Emory Healthcare, we deliver world-class patient care, drive cutting-edge research and foster a culture of excellence and compassion. Our teams combine expertise, innovation and humanity to improve lives every day — inside the hospital and beyond.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
532
Tertiary care
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
28,793
ED visits
61,267
Inpatient surgeries
6,353
Outpatient surgeries
8,589
Births
5,627
Daily census
444
Full-time staff
3,305

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Emory University Hospital Midtown · Atlanta, GA

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Primary
Atlanta, GA532 beds

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Location

Purchasing power

~$4,740/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~22.2% of pay
Take-home$4,740/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,455/mo
State tax$353/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $78,577 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 5.39% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

State Income Tax
5.39%
Top marginal rate · 2025

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Jennifer E Holton, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Leslie A Mann

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Emory University School of Medicine located?
Emory University School of Medicine is located in Atlanta, GA.
Is Emory University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Emory University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Emory University School of Medicine?
Emory University School of Medicine has approximately 8 residents in training.
How much is rent near Emory University School of Medicine?
Median rent near Atlanta, GA is ~$1,455/month for a 1BR and ~$1,781/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Emory University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 25% of Emory University School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Emory University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Emory University School of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Emory University School of Medicine require?
Emory University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Emory University School of Medicine?
Emory University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $78,577. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Emory University School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Emory University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Emory University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Child and adolescent psychiatry residency program positions as they appear.