Applicants
Positions are offered through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applications must be submitted through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
A complete application consists of:
- current photograph (required)
- personal statement
- medical school transcript
- MSPE
- USMLE or COMLEX Scores (passing scores are required for steps 1, 2 and 3)
- three letters of recommendation (including the chair)
All ERAS applications are reviewed and invitations to interview will be extended to those selected via e-mail. Applications received after our deadline will not be considered for an interview.
The deadline for applications as established by SGO each year.
IMG Requirements
For International Medical Graduates we require:
- You have a valid ECFMG certificate.
- Graduation from ACGME accredited Medical School within the last 5 years
We offer a J1 Visa only. Please do not submit an application to our program if you require an (H) visa.
Applicants will complete an intern year before starting their Radiation Oncology residency. Applicants interested in completing their internship in Memphis may do so at any of UTHSC preliminary program This program interviews separately from the Radiation Oncology residency and require a separate match from the NRMP. An interview can be arranged for interested applicants, please contact karkparn@uthsc.edu for more information.
Interviews
All interviews will be held virtually this year due to the Society for Gynecology Oncology policy concerning COVID.
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!