University of Tennessee Program

Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Memphis, TN(Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
56
Positions
#28
Specialty Rank
$62,304
PGY1 Salary
6.2%
IMG %
#28
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7004732071
NRMP Code:
1844700C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
56
Interviews:
88

Contact Information

Daniel R Wells
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
00
Female Faculty:
46.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a large program with representation at all levels and are ingrained in the culture of UTHSC. We endeavor to train well rounded doctors capable of practicing great medicine anywhere and in any capacity. Our medicine-pediatrics program offers combined electives in ID, endocrinology, rheumatology, and A/I. Although only twelve core medicine-pediatrics faculty are listed, our program has over 30 medicine-pediatrics trained faculty.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,304
PGY-1
$64,764
PGY-2
$66,900
PGY-3
$69,624
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Memphis, TN
Metropolitan Area
Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
97(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$342K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$70K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
283K
Median Age
37 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.57
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
62%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,304
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,231
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7004732071
NRMP Code:
1844700C0YOG
Total Positions:
56
Interviews:
88
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel R Wells
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/23/2026 - 12/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1844700C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Melissa K Hayes
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14
PGY-2:14
PGY-3:14
PGY-4:14

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.5%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations