Emory University School of Medicine Medical School Interview Guide

What Emory University School of Medicine Looks For

To lead positive transformations in the health of people and communities, locally and globally, through excellence in education, research, and patient care. Emory has deep ties to global health through partnerships with the CDC, WHO, and the Carter Center, and trains physicians to address health inequities worldwide.

Key Themes to Prepare

• ·Two open-file traditional interviews with faculty and/or students.
• ·Emory was INCORRECTLY listed as MMI in an earlier version of this database — it uses traditional interviews.
• ·Emory's location in Atlanta (CDC headquarters, Carter Center) and its Rollins School of Public Health create strong public health and global health culture.
• ·Expect questions about your interest in population health, health systems, or global health — even if you're applying for clinical specialties.
• ·Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory's primary teaching hospital, is a major safety-net hospital serving Atlanta's underserved populations: expect questions about health equity.
• ·Know specific Emory programs: Global Health Institute, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff collaborations, or Emory's HIV/AIDS research legacy.

Common Question Topics

• ·"Why medicine?" and your personal journey
• ·Meaningful clinical and research experiences
• ·Healthcare policy and systemic challenges
• ·Strengths, weaknesses, and personal growth