Establishment and History
Emory University School of Medicine traces its roots to 1915 when the Atlanta Medical College, Southern Medical College, and Atlanta School of Medicine merged. Initially founded in 1854 as the Atlanta Medical College, the school faced challenges during the Civil War. It merged with the Southern Medical College in 1898 and again with the Atlanta School of Medicine in 1915, following encouragement from the Council of Medical Education. The American Medical Association's pressure to align with universities led to the school's eventual affiliation with Emory University.
Curriculum and Facilities
The Emory University School of Medicine offers a Doctor of Medicine degree program, Master's programs, physical therapy, and physician assistant training. Its curriculum features a condensed pre-clinical phase that allows students to begin their medical clerkships early. The school also emphasizes research, with a dedicated Discovery Phase in the third year. Affiliated hospitals include Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The school is consistently ranked among the top 30 medical schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report and Times Higher Education.