Pediatric Hematology/oncology Residency Program
St Jude Children's Research HospitalSt Jude Children's Research Hospital is an ACGME-accredited Pediatric hematology/oncology residency program in Memphis, TN. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 18 residents in training. It reports 42.1% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $87,901. 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
Accredited since 1984 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2023
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
ResearchAcademic or clinician educator
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
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
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a global leader in the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases of childhood. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude has been named a top pediatric cancer hospital on U.S. News & World Report’s annual "Best Hospitals" list and named to Fortune magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. Research and treatments developed at St. Jude are shared to help improve the survival rate for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases worldwide. St. Jude is recognized as one of the world’s premier pediatric research and treatment institutions with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors and infectious diseases. With eight affiliate clinics across the country, St. Jude treats about 8,600 children each year. Beyond the United States, the institution’s St. Jude Global initiative seeks to improve health care for children with life-threatening disease worldwide. Follow us to discover the research, scientific discoveries, clinical care and employment opportunities at St. Jude. View our career opportunities: www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission. Follow St. Jude across social media at @stjuderesearch. If you'd like to learn about employment opportunities at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, follow St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – ALSAC.
Source: NIH RePORTER — federal research grants awarded to this teaching hospital (last 3 fiscal years).
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: St Jude Children's Research Hospital · Memphis, TN
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
PrimaryLe Bonheur Children's Hospital
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $87,901 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,150/mo · 65 days on market0% rental listings MoM
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Shelby County, Tennessee (US Census ACS).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is St Jude Children's Research Hospital located?
- St Jude Children's Research Hospital is located in Memphis, TN.
- Is St Jude Children's Research Hospital ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — St Jude Children's Research Hospital holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at St Jude Children's Research Hospital?
- St Jude Children's Research Hospital has approximately 18 residents in training.
- How much is rent near St Jude Children's Research Hospital?
- Median rent near Memphis, TN is ~$725/month for a 1BR and ~$1,068/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does St Jude Children's Research Hospital accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 42.1% of St Jude Children's Research Hospital's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does St Jude Children's Research Hospital sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Yes — St Jude Children's Research Hospital reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. 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 St Jude Children's Research Hospital require?
- St Jude Children's Research Hospital 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 St Jude Children's Research Hospital?
- St Jude Children's Research Hospital reports a PGY-1 salary of $87,901. 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 St Jude Children's Research Hospital?
- 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 St Jude Children's Research Hospital to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does St Jude Children's Research Hospital 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 Pediatric hematology/oncology residency program positions as they appear.