University of Tennessee Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Memphis, TN(Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
51
Positions
#96
Specialty Rank
$62,304
PGY1 Salary
2.1%
IMG %
#96
Surgery Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404721324
- NRMP Code:
- 1844440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 51
- Interviews:
- 76
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 52
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 39.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UTHSC program continues a strong tradition of training surgeons within a broad scope of general surgery. We lead the way in trauma care at the Presley Regional Trauma Center. Our nationally recognized transplant program performs liver, kidney, and pancreatic transplants. Our freestanding regional referral center at LeBonheur Children's Hospital gives residents exposure to areas of pediatric surgical care. We are excited about our surgical oncology department growth and our cancer center.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,304
PGY-1
$64,764
PGY-2
$66,900
PGY-3
$69,624
PGY-4
$72,600
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,923,772
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404721324
- NRMP Code:
- 1844440C0
- Total Positions:
- 51
- Interviews:
- 76
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alexander Feliz
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 11/6/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 1/13/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- 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:
- 1844440C0, 1844440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Regional Medical Center at Memphis
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Regional Medical Center at Memphis
- Contact Person:
- Cynthia R Tooley
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 19
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:19PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.2%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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