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Emory University School of Medicine
Introduction
Emory is a privately controlled university affiliated
with the Methodist Church. The Emory University
School of Medicine was established in 1915. The forerunner of this school was the Atlanta Medical College,
which was established in 1856.This school was merged
with Southern Medical College to form the Atlantic
College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a subsequent
merger took place with theAtlanta School of Medicine
in 1905. In 1915 the name was changed to Emory University School of Medicine. It is located on 620 acres
in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta.
Emory University School of Medicine
Academics
4-year semitraditional. First and second years utilize a
continuum course in medical problem solving to assist
students in their approach to patients and their problems.
Along with traditional lectures and laboratories, the
problem-based learning format allows students to integrate and apply basic science and psychosocial
knowledge in solving clinical problems. First year:
Interdepartmental course in cellular biology and biochemistry and in neurobiology; physiology, human
anatomy, and genetics; introduction to the doctor-patient
relationship, patient interviewing, and biostatistics. Second year: Advanced basic sciences and courses in
behavioral science and clinical methods. Third year: 12week clerkship in internal medicine, 12-month
interdisciplinary ethics clerkship, 8-week clerkship in
other major clinical specialties, and a family medicine
clerkship of 4 weeks duration. Fourth year: 4-week
clerkships in medicine, neurology, and 6 weeks on a surgical selection, 2 weeks in dermatology and radiology,
and 16 weeks of elective work in any area.
Unique Programs
MD-PhD programs are offered in a variety of disciplines. An MD-MPH program is also available. There
is a continuing education program for graduates.
Emory University School of Medicine
Admissions
Required courses, aside from the basic premedical sciences, include 6 semester hours of English and 18
semester hours of humanities and/or social and behavioral sciences. Biochemistry is highly recommended.
Applications from well-qualified students are seriously
considered regardless of geographic origin. Foreign students on visas must document ability to fund their
medical education. Transfer and advanced standing:
Properly qualified students from LCME-accredited
schools will be considered for the third-year class only.
Emory University School of Medicine
Students
Grades of A through F are used in required courses and
grades of Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory are used in electives. At the end of the year, the promotion committees
for each class review the records of all students to determine whether they should be unconditionally promoted
to the next year’s program, whether they need remedial
work, whether they must repeat work deemed unsatisfactory, or whether they are to be asked to withdraw.
For promotion to the third year, a passing total score
must be recorded in Step 1 of the USMLE; Step 2 must
be passed prior to graduation.
Teaching: Basic sciences are taught primarily on the
Emory campus. Clinical instruction takes place primarily at Emory University Hospital (600 beds), Grady
Memorial Hospital (1000 beds), the VA Hospital (463
beds), Crawford Long Hospital (583 beds), and at many
other ambulatory primary care sites including: Hughs
Spalding Children’s Hospital and Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta at Egelston. Library: The Health Sciences
Library has more than 220,000 volumes and 3000 periodicals. Other clinical libraries are located in Emory
University, Crawford Long, and Grady hospitals. Housing: Opportunities to rent or own close to the campus are
affordable and abundant.
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