Emory University School of Medicine Program

Orthopaedic Surgery Analyst Verified · Apr 20, 2023

Emory University School of Medicine Program

Emory University School of Medicine Program is a residency program specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, located in Atlanta, Georgia, directed by Roberto Hernandez- Irizarry, MD, MSc and coordinated by Joseph Reed. The program accepts applications through October 1, 2027 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (404) 778-1550. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

Program Identity & Fit

Emory Orthopaedic Surgery is a university-based academic program anchored by Grady Memorial Hospital, one of the nation's highest-volume trauma centers (9,000+ trauma evaluations annually), giving residents concentrated exposure to complex trauma and safety-net orthopaedic care alongside Emory's tertiary/quaternary hospital network. The department maintains a dedicated musculoskeletal research infrastructure spanning basic, translational, and clinical science (bone regeneration, degenerative disk disease, sports injury, oncology, tissue engineering), led by a Vice Chair for Research and supported by an annual MSK Symposium and visiting scientist series. A distinctive feature is the SPARC partnership with the Atlanta Falcons for youth sports injury prevention research, reflecting a broader institutional emphasis on sports medicine and applied clinical research alongside trauma. The program signals a preference for residents oriented toward academic productivity and scholarly output, given explicit statements about faculty, fellows, and residents being "extremely prolific" in publication.

Who it fits
An applicant with demonstrated trauma or sports medicine research experience and an academic/fellowship trajectory who is drawn to high-acuity safety-net trauma exposure paired with structured translational research mentorship.
Research intensity
Strong - a dedicated research division with translational, basic science, and clinical infrastructure, and explicit expectation of resident publication productivity.
Career orientation
Mixed - Academic Medicine, Fellowship
Choose Specialty  /  Choose Another Program

Orthopaedic Surgery

Name/ID

IMG %

Deadline

State

Accreditation Status

Emory University School of Medicine Program
2601221039 Copy

IMG % IMG %

10/01/2027
322 days left

GA

Continued

Deadline 10/01/2027 322 days left
Accreditation Status Continued
SCORE
USMLE STEP 1
USMLE STEP 1
USMLE STEP 2
USMLE STEP 2

SCORE NOTES

VISA POLICY

VISA

GRADUATION CUT OFF

GRADUATION CUT OFF

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

CURRENT RESIDENTS
Program Director
Name: Roberto Hernandez- Irizarry, MD, MSc
Program Coordinator
Name: Joseph Reed Email: [email protected] Phone: (404) 778-1550 Address: 49 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE,Atlanta
Program Website
https://med.emory.edu/departments/orthopaedics/index.html
Add Notes
Unlock for Application Requirements

Orthopaedic Surgery IMG Resources

Expert guides from IMGPrep
Program Selection
IMG-Friendly States for Residency
Where IMGs actually match, state by state
›
ERAS Strategy
ERAS for IMGs: Complete Application Guide
Documents, fees, timing and strategy for international applicants
›
ECFMG
ECFMG Certification Cost for IMGs
Every fee, what it pays for and when it is due
›
ERAS Strategy
ERAS Token 2027: How IMGs Get One
Timing, eligibility and the steps to get your token
›
📄
Add Notes — IMGPrep App Feature

The Add Notes feature is part of the IMGPrep App. Once you subscribe, you can write and save personal notes about this program directly to your account — track your research, flag programs of interest, and build your application shortlist all in one place.

✉
Email Program — IMGPrep App Feature

The Email feature is part of the IMGPrep App. Subscribers can email Emory University School of Medicine Program directly from their email client with one click — the program coordinator’s contact details are pre-loaded so you never have to search for them manually.