Pediatrics Residency Program
University of Tennessee College of MedicineUniversity of Tennessee College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency program in Memphis, TN. It has 25 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 72 residents in training. It reports 14.1% 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.
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Overview
Accredited since 1954 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2018
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Univ of Tennessee Health Sci Ctr-Memphis-TN”.
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Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareResidents
Cohort composition
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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
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Founded in 1952, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is the first and only comprehensive pediatric medical center in Memphis and its surrounding region. Each year more than 250,000 children visit our campus to receive outstanding health care from more than 700 pediatric specialists. Recognized among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, Le Bonheur is always on the side of children, advocating on their behalf so we can provide them with the care they need. It’s been that way since we opened in 1952. We’ve mattered to children every day since. From the ordinary bumps and sniffles of childhood to its most life-altering extremes, Le Bonheur Children’s is prepared for whatever a child’s life might throw at us. We are never surprised by what kids bring with them when they come through our doors.
Primary teaching site: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital · Memphis, TN
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Clinical sites
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
PrimaryRegional Medical Center at Memphis
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Location
Purchasing power
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.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$2,350/mo · 77 days on market0% rental listings MoM
Specials
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 University of Tennessee College of Medicine located?
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine is located in Memphis, TN.
- 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 72 residents in training.
- How much is rent near University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
- Median rent near Memphis, TN is ~$1,390/month for a 1BR and ~$1,850/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)?
- Yes — 14.1% of University of Tennessee College of Medicine'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 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 Pediatrics residency program positions as they appear.