Application

The Emory University AA Program application cycle opens in May 2024. We use a rolling process for reviewing and interviewing. Candidates’ materials will be reviewed once their applications are complete and verified. We encourage applicants to submit their materials as early as possible. The most qualified candidates will be offered an invitation to interview at the next available dates. Interviews are conducted in a rolling manner during the admissions cycle and continue until the class and wait pool are established.

CASAA (Centralized Application Service for Anesthesiologist Assistants) is an online application service for all Master’s level Anesthesiologist Assistant education programs in the US. Through CASAA, prospective students may use a single web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple programs. Please contact the program office if you need additional assistance.

To begin application process:

Please read the program information provided. Many of your general inquiries can be answered using the website.
Create an account in CASAA and submit a complete application
Submit the Emory Supplemental Documents
Pay application fees and administrative fees accordingly
Emory AA Program Admissions uses Google as its main email and calendaring resource. It is required that you create a free Google account if you do not already have one. Create a free Google account

How to Apply:

The Emory Master of Medical Science Program in Anesthesiology process is comprised of an online application – CASAA, Emory supporting documents and administrative fees. Use the admissions calendar for application and interview information, and timeline updates

The information below outlines the items necessary to complete the application process:

Complete the Common Anesthesiologist Assistant Application – CASAA–
Safari and Chrome browsers recommended
Create a Gmail account
Non-refundable application fee of $160.00 is required (see fee chart in CASAA for additional information)
Supporting documents and $65.00 non- refundable administrative fee- Pay here

Emory supplemental supporting documents should be complete, signed, dated, and sent to: AADocs@emoryaaprogram.org

Application Checklist
Documentation of Familiarity
Documentation Concerning Technical Standards
Background Check
Drug Screen Release Form
Applicant Statement
Passport sized current picture (smile) - Do not send a picture of your passport.
Complete and submit the Emory supplemental documents. This will activate your Emory file. Email updates will follow.

Reapplicants, follow instructions in CASAA and see the Emory reapplication tab.
If you were granted an interview, upload your reactivation letter in CASAA outlining how you strengthened your application for this cycle.
Add three new references in CASAA- academic, professional, or clinical. Please share your overall competitiveness, application process, progress, and application status with your references before asking them to contact the program on your behalf. The Emory AA Program will not share your application information with the public.
Submit all of missing Emory supplemental documents to:AADocs@emoryaaprogram.org

Items that should be managed in CASAA:

Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions should be sent directly to CASAA for a full evaluation and verification. Consent is required for transcript evaluations in CASAA.
The Emory AA Program GRE Designated Institution (DI) Code is 5692. Educational Testing Service (ETS) will transmit official GRE scores electronically to the Centralized Application Service for Anesthesiologist Assistants up to twice a week for all test takers who designate the program as a score recipient. Only official results will be accepted. If you have not taken the GRE, explore testing dates between April- August to assure receipt of official results and processing in CASAA or to retake and improve your score if necessary. Processing periods and terms are not regulated by the AA Program. Visit: https://www.ets.org/gre
Official MCAT scores should be reported in CASAA and a copy of your official MCAT score report that includes your verification number should accompany your supporting documents.
Double check the application information before submitting (use your updated transcript/s to complete your application). Do not guess or leave grades or hours received items incomplete (plus and minus status information is not required).
Use IP for coursework in progress during the application cycle. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review. Proof of enrollment is required after course registration-send unofficial documents to: AADocs@emoryaaprogram.org
Academic programs and required premedical courses will be accepted from institutions that are regionally accredited. Please see the list of accepted Regional Institutions
Academic programs and prerequisite courses may be in progress during the application cycle. Maximum (4) prerequisite classes in progress (2 or fewer) preferred.
Upload supporting documentation in CACAA – resumes additional employment and certification documents.
After the CASAA application, supplemental documents and fees are received and processed, applicants will receive update notifications via Gmail from the AA Program office regarding the status of your application. A list of the items received and processed will appear at the bottom of the items received list (some items may not be applicable to you…i.e., one college you will only have one college transcript, TOEFL is not required all, etc.).

Acceptance Instructions:

Upon receipt of an official acceptance notification, download documents, follow set payment instructions in OPUS, pay acceptance fee and return the Official Acceptance letter and Applicant Response Form via mail or email: AADocs@emoryaaprogram.org Candidates will be granted two weeks to respond and secure a seat with the program.

The 2025-2026 application cycle will open at the beginning of May 2025. Please do not apply in the 2024-2025 cycle if a gap year or deferral is planned during the time of application.