Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta)
Atlanta, GA
Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.1
- GPA measured on
- All coursework
- Minimum science GPA
- 3.1
- Entrance exam
- GRE or MCAT
- Minimum exam scores
- GRE: 55th percentile+ in each section and 4.0+ in the writing section; or MCAT: 502 (124+ in each subset). Scores within five years of the application deadline.
- Shadowing hours required
- 8
Applying
- Application deadline
- Dec 1 each year
- Applies through CASAA
- Yes
- Interview
- In person
The program
- Institution
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Accreditation
- Accredited
- Length
- 27 months
- Class size detail
- Up to 40 seats
Outcomes
- Completion
- 95% of students stayed through the program, averaged over 2023–2025
- Employment
- 100% job placement, averaged over 2023–2025
- NCCAA exam, first attempt
- 98%, averaged over 2023–2025
- NCCAA exam, all attempts
- 100%, averaged over 2023–2025
Cost
- Tuition
- $22,233 per semester
Prerequisites
- •One semester of English (writing or literature)
- •Two semesters of General Biology with laboratory
- •One semester of Biochemistry
- •Two semesters of General Chemistry with laboratory
- •One semester of Human Anatomy with lab OR two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology combined with lab
- •One semester of General, Human or Medical Physiology
- •One semester of Medical Terminology
- •One semester of Organic Chemistry with laboratory
- •Two semesters of Physics
- •One semester of Calculus
Notes
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Your exam score
The program’s own words: “GRE: 55th percentile+ in each section and 4.0+ in the writing section; or MCAT: 502 (124+ in each subset). Scores within five years of the application deadline.”
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Read from the program’s own page on 2026-10-02. Source
If you trained outside the US
This program states that applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
“Permanent residency is required before applying to the Emory AA Program. Immigration sponsorship (such as an I-20 for F-1 visa holders, or a DS-2019 for J-1 visa holders) is not available to students who are admitted to this program.”
- Credential evaluation
- Educational Credential Evaluators or World Education Services
- English requirement
- TOEFL total 93 with a speaking score of 26, where English is not the native language and the first degree is foreign
- Prerequisites
- Must be completed in the US or Canada, per the program's own wording.
Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step
Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) — frequently asked
What GPA does Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) require?
Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) lists a minimum GPA of 3.1 (all coursework) and a science GPA of at least 3.1. Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.
Which entrance exam does Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) accept?
Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.
How many shadowing hours does Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) require?
At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.
What prerequisites does Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) require?
One semester of English (writing or literature), Two semesters of General Biology with laboratory, One semester of Biochemistry, Two semesters of General Chemistry with laboratory, One semester of Human Anatomy with lab OR two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology combined with lab, One semester of General, Human or Medical Physiology, One semester of Medical Terminology, One semester of Organic Chemistry with laboratory, Two semesters of Physics, One semester of Calculus. Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.
How long is the Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) program?
About 27 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.
How much does Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) cost?
Tuition at Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta): $22,233 per semester. Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.
Does Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) use CASAA?
Yes — Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.
When is the Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta) application deadline?
Dec 1 each year, per the program's own site. CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so aim to submit well before it.
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