Unique Opportunities
The Bluff City’s Emergency Medicine Residency
Welcome to Memphis—home of the blues, BBQ, and some of the toughest, most rewarding emergency medicine training you’ll find anywhere! The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Emergency Medicine Residency Program is here to turn hard-working, driven residents into top-tier emergency physicians, ready to handle any case, anywhere, anytime.”
Unique Educational Opportunities
- Level 1 Trauma Center – Residents train at Regional One Health, a Level 1 trauma center in Memphis, providing high-volume and high-acuity exposure, including penetrating trauma cases.
- High Patient Volume – The emergency department sees a diverse and high volume of patients, providing exposure to a wide variety of cases, including rare pathologies and critically ill patients.
- Simulation Training – The program integrates high-fidelity simulation training, allowing residents to practice complex procedures and critical care scenarios in a controlled world-class environment.
- Diverse Pathology – Given the population served, residents gain experience with a broad spectrum of diseases, including tropical and travel medicine cases.
- Mentorship & Research Opportunities – The program emphasizes mentorship and research, allowing residents to work on academic projects and publications.
- Strong Alumni Network – Graduates of the program work in a variety of settings across the country, including academic institutions, community hospitals, and leadership positions in emergency medicine.
Why Memphis?
Memphis is a truly incredible town with so much to offer! Catch dinner at the iconic Majestic Grille before taking in a Grizzlies NBA game at the FedEx Forum. Learn the history of Memphis music at Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Stax Records, and Sun Studio. Soak in the sun at Shelby Farms or the Big River Crossing. Enjoy shopping at our Bass Pro Shop, housed in the tenth-tallest pyramid in the world, then explore the nightlife on historic Beale Street.
But most of all, Memphis is the healthcare hub of the Mid-South's large and diverse population.
Cost of Living
Motovo lists the Memphis cost of living as being "almost 14% lower than the national average." Housing is very affordable, with the median home price significantly lower than in larger metro areas. According to Forbes, the Memphis housing cost is 15% lower than Nashville. We are one of only 9 states without an income tax.
And Zillow just named us 5th best metro area for home buyers.
Destination
Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Destinations listed Memphis at #5 for Trending Destinations.
Safety
Our UT Health Science Center was named the ninth safest college in America by Alarms.org.
Opportunities
You can find UT Health Science Center faculty, residents, fellows, and staff at:
- two phenomenal children’s hospitals (Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)
- one of the busiest trauma centers in the country (Regional One Health)
- a top-ten-ranked cardiac surgery hospital (Baptist Memorial Hospital)
- a hospital with a state-of-the-art transplant institute (Methodist University Hospital)
- a hospital that serves almost 200,000 veterans a year from 53 different counties in the area (Memphis VA Medical Center)
Memphis is THE place to be!