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Emergency Medicine Residency Program

University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Memphis, TN
Continued AccreditationACGME #1104700196UniversityJ1J-1

University of Tennessee College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Memphis, TN. It has 8 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 23 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $62,304. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
8
23 residents · 24 approved
PGY-1 salary
$62.3k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1844110C0

Accredited since 2013 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2015

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
2
Incl. specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1844110C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via Residency CAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via Residency CAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Univ of Tennessee Health Sci Ctr-Memphis-TN”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
96%
x
DO
4%
x
Women
30%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.4
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

University Clinical Health has more than 175 renowned physicians experienced in over 19 disciplines, from excellence in plastic surgery and ophthalmology to providing care to critically ill and premature infants at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center at Regional One Health. From nephrology care in hospitals and dialysis centers to the highest quality family practice, addiction medicine and dermatology at our own clinical practice offices, University Clinical Health physicians offer primary and specialty care across the Mid-South and beyond. Our physicians serve on the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, providing them with access to cutting-edge medical research and the latest medical treatments, and their patients with the best and most current care available. Many of our physicians have also been recognized nationally for their contributions to their respective fields by publications such as Best Doctors in America® and America’s Top Doctors®. All of our doctors are recognized experts in their fields and respected educators. If you have a medical need, a call to University Clinical Health can be your first step toward treatment.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: University of Tennessee College of Medicine · Memphis, TN

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Primary
Memphis, TN

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Memphis, TN1,329 beds

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Memphis, TN

Regional Medical Center at Memphis

Memphis, TN382 beds

Baptist Memorial Medical Education

Memphis, TN614 beds

Methodist South Hospital

Memphis, TN

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,029/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~22.4% of pay
Take-home$4,029/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,163/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $62,304 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Shelby County, Tennessee (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$62,337
−$16k vs US median
Avg Commute
23 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Alan C Taylor, MD

Associate Professor, Program Director

Program Director

Tim Fullen, BS

Residency Coordinator

Coordinator

Abigail B Cosgrove, MD

Assistant Professor, Assistant Program Director

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Tennessee College of Medicine located?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine is located in Memphis, TN.
What type of program is University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Tennessee College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Tennessee College of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine has approximately 23 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
Median rent near Memphis, TN is ~$1,163/month for a 1BR and ~$1,288/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Tennessee College of Medicine require?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $62,304. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Tennessee College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Emergency Medicine residency program positions as they appear.