The Pediatric Residency Investigative Scholars at Emory (PRISE) track develops high caliber pediatric physician scientists with the potential for long-term impact on child health. Residents apply to the PRISE track in their first year of residency. Those accepted into the PRISE track include both MDs and MD/PhDs with strong interests in academic medicine. Graduates of the PRISE track have strong professional identities as pediatrician physician scientists and are competitive for career development awards (e.g. NICHD-funded K12 program, K08, K23, K99/R00). The track emphasizes creating a tailored, flexible, and supportive environment for each resident to conduct their highest caliber research while learning to provide excellent clinical care.

Available Pathways

  • General Pathway- supporting up to 3 months of mentored research during a 3 year residency
  • R38 Emory PP-StARR Program - NHLBI funded pathway supporting 12-18 months of mentored research in a 4 year residency
  • Integrated Research Pathway (IRP) - ABP approved track for MD/PhDs or DO/PhDs for up to 11 months of mentored research in a 3 year residency with continued training in fellowship
  • Accelerated Research Pathway (ARP) - ABP approved track for MD/PhDs or DO/PhDs to fast-track to fellowship, with 2 years of residency and an additional research year in fellowship

How To Apply

All PRISE and PRISE+ applications must include:

1) Statement of Research Interests (1 page, single-spaced, Arial 11 font, with .5" margins). Research statements must include:

  • Relevant past research experiences (if no prior experience please state what has peaked your current interest).
  • Current areas of research interest (This can be general such as a specialty area, disease, or topic such as drug discovery, or more specific if known)
  • Specific interests in the PRISE program, including potential mentors, if known.
  • Future career plans related to research (how do you envision yourself in the 5-10 years after residency?)

2) Updated curriculum vitae (CV)

3) R38 applicants only - 1-2 Letters of Support from past/current mentors

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