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Emory University School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

Allopathic Medical Schools Private Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $53,184

Tuition (Out of State): $53,184

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 140

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1854

Accreditation Year: 1942

Website: https://med.emory.edu

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📄 Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 517

Average GPA: 3.75

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 13% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did okay.

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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for EMORY


  • 1. Other – Briefly describe your health-related experiences.
  • 2. Other – Briefly describe your interest in Emory and the Emory degree program you have selected.
  • 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Emory School of Medicine is committed to serving under-served communities. Please describe any activities you have undertaken in service to such communities.
  • 4. Other – List your complete curriculum plan for the 2024-2025 academic year. If you are not currently in school, please briefly describe your plans for the upcoming year.
  • 5. Academic and Research Experiences – Briefly describe your health-related experiences, including significant ones listed in your AMCAS application and any recent experiences.

About the School

Established in 1915 through the merger of several Atlanta-based medical colleges, Emory University School of Medicine is a private institution located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. It operates as part of Emory University’s Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center. The school enrolls approximately 605 medical students and employs over 3,000 physician and basic science faculty members. Emory is known for its commitment to excellence in education, biomedical research, and patient care, and it maintains affiliations with numerous healthcare facilities across the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Curriculum

Emory’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program features a curriculum designed to integrate basic and clinical sciences with early and continuous clinical exposure. The program begins with the “Foundations” phase, covering essential biomedical sciences alongside topics such as ethics, health systems science, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students engage in small-group learning and gain clinical experience from the outset, including outpatient encounters early in the first year. A distinctive component is the five-month “Discovery Phase” in the third year, allowing students to pursue research or other scholarly interests.

Facilities

The Emory School of Medicine is housed in a modern facility that includes lecture halls, small-group classrooms, clinical simulation suites, and student lounges. Students have access to a variety of affiliated hospitals and research centers, including Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. These facilities provide diverse clinical training environments and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Demographics

The entering MD class of Fall 2024 at Emory University School of Medicine comprised 150 students, with 92 identifying as female and 54 as male. The average age at matriculation was 24, with a range from 21 to 34 years. The class included 11 MD/PhD students and 13 MD/MPH students, and students hailed from 62 different undergraduate institutions. Notably, 86% of the class were considered non-traditional students, having taken at least one year off between undergraduate studies and medical school.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of EMORY:

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Student Loan Burden: $443,088

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at EMORY, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $443,088. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Highest 31% Nationally

The cost of living at EMORY is among the top 31% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.

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Environment: Urban

The area surrounding EMORY is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.