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J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program

Program Overview

Our residents experience unparalleled clinical training set in a world-class center for research, public health, and medical education. Residents learn at each of our core Emory-affiliated hospitals—Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Health System, and the Atlanta VA Medical Center.

Our residency curriculum is carefully designed to emphasize patient ownership and continuity; bedside examination and procedural skills; evidence-based medicine; high-quality care; and leadership skills. Our graduates are the next generation of health care leaders who are committed to clinical excellence and intellectual curiosity and are dedicated to service and the privilege of patient care.

Program Director

The residency program is led by Karen L. Law, MD.

Program Namesake

J. Willis Hurst, MD

Emory’s internal medicine residency program is named for John Willis Hurst, MD (1920-2011), a devoted medical educator and an international leader in cardiology. Hurst began teaching at Emory in 1950, believing that his interests in teaching, writing, and research could best be pursued in the setting of academic medicine. He served as chair of the Emory University Department of Medicine for almost 30 years (1957-1986), and he authored or edited more than 450 scientific articles and 74 books. The most famous of his scholarly writings is The Heart, the most widely used cardiology textbook in the world, first published in 1966 and translated into five languages.

Hurst is widely remembered for his love of teaching. “I think teaching is the greatest profession there is,” he once said. “I’ve always found it exciting to try to create an environment where young trainees, students, house officers, and fellows can learn. That’s what I’ve tried to do.” In his 55-year career at Emory, he taught more than 5,000 medical students and 2,500 residents and fellows – roughly a fifth of all doctors currently practicing in Georgia. He received the highest teaching awards from the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. At Emory, he was a past recipient of the Crystal Apple teaching award, and in 2002, the residency training program in medicine was named in his honor.
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J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program
49 Jesse Hill Dr. SE, Suite 491
Atlanta, GA 30303

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Health Advocacy and Equity in the IM Residency Program

The J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program is committed to providing residents with the knowledge and skills they need to address the social detriments of health and advocate for their patients.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9fMbORZIygg?rel=0&modestbranding=1

“The Moment I Knew Emory Was For Me”

Our current residents share why they chose Emory’s internal medicine residency program.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nS9BK94wzHc?rel=0&modestbranding=1

Diversity in the Internal Medicine Residency Program

Emory’s internal medicine residency program is committed to recruiting, supporting, and retaining outstanding residents of diverse ethnic, sexual orientation, religious, and racial backgrounds.https://www.youtube.com/embed/u9dWQXGAmRg?rel=0&modestbranding=1

Events

June 21, 202110:00pmGI Grand Rounds

June 22, 202112:30pmPulmonary Division Grand Rounds

June 22, 202112:30pmVAMC- HCC Tumor Board

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Emory University School of Medicine100 Woodruff CircleAtlanta, GA 30322 USA

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Meet our Residents

Emory Emergency Medicine has a strong history of attracting the best residents from across the United States and the world! Meet our current and former residents.

About our Residents

Recruited from all over the world, Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine residents train alongside high-functioning residents in other specialties to foster both personal and professional collegiality. This approach prepares residents for careers in a field where the interface with all specialties is of great importance. Each year, residents have progressively increased responsibility in the Emergency Departments.

Residents graduate with the ability to practice independently in any demanding Emergency Department in the country. Approximately 30 percent of our graduates stay in academics and have an excellent track record of obtaining the faculty position or fellowship of their choice. The majority of our residents enter community-based practices and are recruited nationally. As the only training program in Atlanta proper, Emory University Emergency Medicine residents have the advantage in the local market.

Meet the Residents

Class of 2021

Class of 2022

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Meet our Former Residents

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Emergency Medicine Residency Program

Resident Spotlight: Samira Asker, MD

My interests in EM are health disparities, diversity and inclusion, global health, ultrasound, and medical education.Meet Dr. Asker

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Emory University School of Medicine100 Woodruff CircleAtlanta, GA 30322 USA

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Department of Medicine Education

The Department of Medicine has an international reputation for its outstanding internal medicine residency and subspecialty fellowship training programs.

Emory’s exceptional faculty and access to a large and diverse patient population provide residents and fellows with unique training opportunities in clinical care, research, and education.

Residency Program

Emory’s J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program is set in a world-class center for research, public health, and medical education. Our residents experience unparalleled clinical training in a variety of diverse settings.

Fellowship Programs

We offer fellowship programs in the majority of our divisions. Our fellows receive state-of-the-art education and training and are overseen by renowned faculty members from each of our divisions.

Clerkship Programs

We offer three clerkship programs are designed for third- and fourth-year medical students to experience hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.

Visiting Medical Students

Students who attend other medical schools are welcome to submit a visiting student application for up to two four-week clinical rotations at Emory School of Medicine.

CME/Medicine Grand Rounds

Our weekly Grand Rounds presentations are ACCME-accredited and feature speakers from within the Emory community across the globe. Archived sessions

Match Day by the Numbers

56incoming interns

31 male residents and 25 female residents started their residency training this July.34medical schools across the country

Our interns represent top medical schools across the country. Twelve candidates came from Emory University School of Medicine.4,933resident applications

This year, we received 4,993 applications for less than 500 interview spots.24%AOA members

A large percentage of incoming residents are members of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

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Introducing the 2021-2022 class of Internal Medicine Chief Residents

TOPICS:Atlanta Va Medical Center Chief Residents Emory Residency Emory University Department Of Medicine Emory University Hospital Emory University Hospital Midtown Grady Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine J Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency

POSTED BY: EMORY DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE APRIL 13, 2020

Please join us in congratulating the six energetic and talented residents who have been selected as the J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program’s 2021-2022 Chief Residents. They were selected from an exceptionally strong class based on input from residents, faculty, and stakeholders across the Department of Medicine. Each year, our chiefs serve as exemplary resident role models who exude intellectual curiosity, inspire curiosity in others, provide top-notch patient care, and invest in our program and our people. This group’s outstanding leadership and enthusiasm for resident education will enrich the legacy of our training program.

Please see below for additional information and hospital assignments for the 2021-2022 Chief Residents.

Dylan Baker

Title: Ambulatory Chief Resident

Medical School: St. George’s University of London Medical School

College: McGill University in Montreal, Canada

Hometown: Lausanne, Switzerland

What are you most excited about for Chief Year?

“Clinic is consistently one of the most challenging residency experiences. I’m looking forward to streamlining solutions to make the system work better for both residents and patients. I’m also very much looking forward to developing the primary care didactic curriculum to focus on key topics that we could all use a refresher on.”

Why did you choose to train at Emory?

“During my away rotations at Emory as a fourth-year, I saw first-hand how enthusiastic both the attendings and residents were in delivering comprehensive and thoughtful patient care. I knew I wanted to be a part of a community that would continually challenge me to grow in my clinical skill set. I was also thrilled at the prospect of learning more about HIV medicine at the one-of-a-kind Ponce Clinic and SIS services.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.

“I’ve lived in seven cities in six countries, and used to be trilingual until my seven-year-old self decided knowing German wasn’t as important as French and English.”

Lakshmi Katta

Location: Emory University Hospital Midtown

Medical School: University of Missouri – Kansas City

College: University of Missouri – Kansas City

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Why did you choose to train at Emory?

“I fell in love with Emory because of the people. I had the opportunity to do an away rotation in Preventive Cardiology at Emory Hospital and meet some of the amazing faculty we have. Their strong advocacy for me and my learning blew me away. I wanted to continue to train in that supportive environment and luckily I was able to.”

What’s been your favorite residency experience?

“On my most recent Grady wards month, we had a gentleman with failure to thrive who was feeling a bit sour due to his prolonged hospital stay. When we asked him what he enjoyed to eat, he replied with “Honey Bun.” He was so ecstatic when I brought him his first Honey Bun. To my chagrin, he finished the whole bun within minutes! It’s a bit silly, but it’s those little things that elevate my relationship with the patient that keep me going.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.

“I am a self-proclaimed amateur photographer. My DSLR was gifted to me as a surprise for my 19th birthday by close friends. So sweet, right?”

Melroy D’Souza

Location: Emory University Hospital

Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

College: Lafayette College

Hometown: Howell, NJ

What is your favorite thing about our program?

“Cliché as it might be, my favorite aspect of our program is the people. Everyone from program leadership to attendings and (most of all) my co-residents have made these years truly enjoyable. This year’s unique challenges have shed light on the selflessness, humility, and grit that is embedded in the culture of our program. Coming in a close second…cookies ‘n cream popsicle from King of Pops.”

What are you most excited about for Chief Year?

“I am looking forward to teaching residents and creating initiatives that will become a part of our training program.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.

“I have eaten at the oldest restaurant in the world, which is in Madrid.”

Sarah Wondmeneh

Location: Atlanta VA Medical Center

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis

College: University of Toronto

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What’s been your favorite residency experience?

“I am proud of the community we have built this year with CDIC (Churchwell Diversity and Inclusion Collective) and the role it has played in the residency program. I am excited to see its continued growth in the years to come!”

Why did you choose to train at Emory?

“I was drawn to Emory’s strong global and public health presence. I wanted a public health system like Grady to be a core part of training due to its mission to serve the undeserved. And the diversity in leadership was unique to almost any other program I interviewed at.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.

“I have an ongoing art project painting black and white acrylic portraits of public figures.”

Matt J. Brown

Location: Grady Memorial Hospital

Medical School: Wright State University

College: Ohio State University

Hometown: Dayton, OH

Why did you choose to train at Emory?

“Growing up, I heard many stories about the experiences my father had when he was here at Emory for his internal medicine training. Though always encouraging me to follow my own ambitions, I found my calling in medicine as well. Wanting to experience what Emory Medicine was like first-hand, I did an away rotation my fourth year of medical school and from the first time I set foot here, I felt part of the family. It was that sentiment, along with a strong scholarly atmosphere, breadth of pathology, opportunity to provide medicine to the underserved, fantastic leadership, and so much more that made me chose Emory for my clinical training.”

What is your favorite thing about our program?

“If I had to sum it up in one word, diversity. Diversity in clinical training by working out of four different hospital systems and patient populations. Diversity in my colleagues who hail from across the nation and around the world, all of whom I truly consider my family. Diverse opportunity to pursue your passions. Emory has just about everything for anyone.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.

“Wayne Brady kind of paid for my honeymoon (I was on Let’s Make a Deal)!”

Layal Sayegh

Location: Grady Memorial Hospital

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

College: Franklin & Marshall College

Hometown: Westwood, MA

What is your favorite thing about our program?

“Definitely the people. My co-residents are constantly helping each other and the leadership is so supportive of us. All of these things have been highlighted even more this year during this unprecedented time. My other favorite thing is Grady. There is something really special about the patients and the people who work there.”

What are you most excited about for Chief Year?

“I’m excited to work with the other chiefs on continuing to improve our program and being a support system and advocate for the residents.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.

“I like to make very over the top charcuterie boards in my free time.”

We would also like to reintroduce the 2020-2021 Chief Residents, who will assume their positions in July. We are excited to see how they lead and grow in their new roles!

Liz McCord – Ambulatory Chief Resident
Amalia Aldredge – Emory University Hospital Midtown
Chris Massad – Emory University Hospital
Patrick Zakka – Atlanta VA Medical Center
Hima Veeramachaneni and Eli Wilber – Grady Memorial Hospital

Top row (L-R): Liz McCord; Amalia Aldredge; Chris Massad
Bottom row (L-R): Patrick Zakka; Hima Veeramachaneni; Eli Wilber

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The Emory University Department of Medicine, within the Emory University School of Medicine, is steeped in a rich tradition of excellence. Through the work of its nine divisions and numerous centers and institutes, the department has pioneered discoveries in medicine, education, scientific and clinical investigation, and clinical care. Emory University School of Medicine’s medical school, residency, transitional-year, and fellowship programs offer students the latest knowledge in treatment practices, scientific theories, research, and patient care. The Emory University Department of Medicine is a component of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, which includes the Emory schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health; Yerkes National Primate Research Center; Winship Cancer Institute; and Emory Healthcare.

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Introducing the 2022-2023 class of Internal Medicine Chief Residents

POSTED BY: EMORY DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE MARCH 1, 2021

Please join us in congratulating the six energetic and talented residents who have been selected as the J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program’s 2022-2023 Chief Residents. They were selected from an exceptionally strong class based on input from residents, faculty, and stakeholders across the Department of Medicine. Each year, our chiefs serve as exemplary resident role models who exude intellectual curiosity, inspire curiosity in others, provide top-notch patient care, and invest in our program and our people. This group’s outstanding leadership and enthusiasm for resident education will enrich the legacy of our training program.

Please see below for additional information and hospital assignments for the 2022-2023 Chief Residents.

Alex Galloway

Location: Ambulatory Chief Resident

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

College: Rhodes College

Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN

Why did you choose to train at Emory?
“So many reasons! First, was the genuine commitment from residents and faculty to work towards health equity both on individual patient and systemic levels. Second, the community of residents, and in particular the primary care track community. Third, Atlanta! Being from the southeast, Atlanta has it all with a big city vibe with events/sports/etc but also has the parks and greenery (and weather) to enjoy the outdoors! Fourth, women of color in leadership. Emory’s commitment to health equity and justice permeates throughout the program but is most visible through our courageous leaders. Fifth, Emory had the clinical training that would push me to be best physician I could be.”

What is your favorite thing about our program?
“My co-residents without a doubt. I am continually inspired and challenged to be a better person, doctor, and activist by their example. I am extremely honored to be a chief primarily because I know how special and incredible every one of my colleagues are. We’ve worked on the frontlines together in the midst of COVID. Our experiences in the hospital make for a special bond, but it’s the community that I have when I leave work that makes me even more thankful.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
“I am a proud plant parent and have somehow managed to keep several alive.”

Jonathan Huang

Title: Emory University Hospital Midtown

Medical School: University of Maryland

College: University of Maryland

Hometown: Potomac, MD

What are you most excited about for Chief Year?
“I’m so excited to advocate for our residents to maximize their experiences during residency whether that’s at work or outside in ATL! I’ve had the opportunity to work with our social-wellness group to coordinate brewery activities and formals which I hope to continue during chief year. I look forward to teaching, running didactics, and most importantly deciding food for conference!”

Why did you choose to train at Emory?
“Having spent all of my life in Maryland, I looked for a program based in a large, affordable city for young professionals and Atlanta was honestly the perfect fit. It was also impossible to beat the wealth of opportunities including research, mentorship, social/community engagement, and strong clinical training at Emory. I still recall the warmth and candidness of the residents I met on my interview day which truly reflects the strong bonds that are formed here!”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
“Since college, I’ve kept a collection of sentimental polaroids from formals/weddings with friends and family.”

Sindhu Prabakaran

Location: Emory University Hospital

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

College: University of Georgia

Hometown: Duluth, GA

Why did you choose to train at Emory?
“When applying for residency I knew I wanted strong, diverse clinical training at an academic institution. Being from the area, Emory was always on my radar, and between the four hospitals and strong subspecialty network I felt I would have the comprehensive training I was looking for. Beyond that, when I interviewed, I was so surprised at how welcome I felt. There was an ease about my interactions with residents and a sense of purpose and care in both the details my interviewers knew and in those they wanted to hear more about. I felt at home then and I do now (and having my family close by certainly helps!)”

What’s been your favorite residency experience?
“No one likes to admit that they care about their birthday (especially at this age), but let’s face it, we all do. As a brand new PGY2 in the middle of a two week stretch of night float, I was sitting on the 16th floor of Grady the night before my birthday feeling very sorry for myself when I caught sight of three special friends (who happen to be co-residents) out of the corner of my eye. They were dressed in their scrubs on their night off, singing happy birthday, with cake and balloons in hand—the best surprise.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
“I was born and spent my early childhood years in Australia and as a result currently hold dual citizenship. (Honestly, this being my go-to “fun fact” is the only perk of dual citizenship I have identified thus far).”

Kevin Shah

Location: Atlanta VA Medical Center

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

College: Baylor University

Hometown: Houston, TX

What is your favorite thing about our program?
“By far, my favorite thing about our program has definitely been the people! There are so many examples I can think of that exemplify the cameraderie embedded into the culture of our program. In just the last few weeks, as winter storms struck in Texas, I got countless texts and phone calls from thoughtful co-residents checking on me and my family back home. It has been a true pleasure getting to know so many of my co-residents and building friendships with them that will last a lifetime.”

What are you most excited about for Chief Year?
“I am most excited about working alongside my co-chiefs to improve the overall experience of our residents in areas including clinical rotations, research, mentorship, and wellness.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
“The closest I have gotten to fulfilling my childhood dream of playing basketball in the NBA was air-balling a free throw at a home Houston Rockets game when I was ten years old.”

Shub Agrawal

Location: Grady Memorial Hospital

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

College: NYU

Hometown: Athens, GA

What’s been your favorite residency experience?
“One of my favorite experiences during residency has been meeting regularly with my APD; she’s an amazing mentor and role model and she’s helped me navigate the challenges of residency and life.”

Why did you choose to train at Emory?
“I wanted to be at a clinically rigorous training program that also had a commitment to service.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
“My favorite band of all time is Outkast. When I got to see them live, I got to the stage 6 hours before the concert to see them front row – at Outkast ATLast and in NYC!”

Joey Sharp

Location: Grady Memorial Hospital

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

College: University of Georgia

Hometown: Decatur, GA

What is your favorite thing about our program?
“The things I love most about Emory exist because of Grady. The culture of the program, the people and the clinical training are all directly impacted by Grady Memorial Hospital and its patients. My incredibly co-residents inspire me with their compassion and intelligence every day and many of them choose Emory because of the opportunity to train at Grady. I continue to be humbled by the work of my peers to advocate for their patients both in the hospital and in the community and this work is motivated by patient interactions at Grady. Finally it is the formative clinical experiences at Grady that have allowed me to evolve from a layperson to a medical student to an intern and finally to a resident.”

What are you most excited about for Chief Year?
“I am most excited to see the intern class develop throughout the year. Intern year is a transformative year and I am excited to play a small part in the growth in confidence, knowledge and leadership that defines intern year. It is my goal to help foster these positive changes and simultaneously minimize the imposter syndrome, compassion fatigue and emotional exhaustion that can accompany residency. I am also excited to cultivate teaching programs that harness the incredible potential of our residents to teach each other and to further engage and teach medical students.”

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
“Because of COVID, my legal wedding was a 70s-themed ceremony in Piedmont Park with no guests and ring pops for wedding rings. 2020 sure came with some surprises.”

We would also like to reintroduce the 2021-2022 Chief Residents, who will assume their positions in July. We are excited to see how they lead and grow in their new roles!

Dylan Baker – Ambulatory Chief Resident
Lakshmi Katta – Emory University Hospital Midtown
Melroy D’Souza – Emory University Hospital
Sarah Wondmeneh – Atlanta VA Medical Center
Matt J. Brown and Layal Sayegh – Grady Memorial Hospital

Top row (L-R): Dylan Baker; Lakshmi Katta; Melroy D’Souza
Bottom row (L-R): Sarah Wondmeneh; Matt J. Brown; Layal Sayegh

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