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Applicants

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How to Apply

The UTHSC Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). We use ResidencyCAS to receive and review applications and schedule interviews. All interviews are conducted virtually through Zoom.

Selection Criteria

A complete application consists of:

  • Current Photograph (required)
  • Personal Statement
  • Medical School Transcript
  • MSPE
  • USMLE Scores - Pass Step 1 and 2 on first attempt.  We prefer USMLE Step scores of 240 or better
  • COMLEX Scores – Pass Level 1 and 2 on first attempt. We prefer COMLEX of 580 or better
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (including the OBGYN chair)
Learn more about our unique educational opportunities!

Connections to Our Program and the Memphis Area

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We gladly welcome individuals from all regions into our program. Due to the limited number of interview slots that we have and our inability to interview all qualified candidates, we would love to know if you have particular connections to the greater Memphis area and/or the State of Tennessee. Please contact our program manager, Paula Odom at podom@uthsc.edu if you would like to inform us of any specific reasons why you are interested in our program.

IMG Requirements

We offer a J1 Visa only. Please do not submit an application to our program if you require a H visa.

Interview Information

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Interviews are granted by invitation only and will be held from November through December 2026 virtually via Zoom.

The interview dates for 2026 are:

  • Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 10, 2026, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 17, 2026, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Candidates selected to interview will be expected to attend a virtual meet and greet with our residents the evening before the interview day.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Unique Educational Opportunities

Our residents benefit from a broad range of distinctive clinical and educational experiences, including:

  • High-acuity care: Extensive experience managing complex obstetric and gynecologic patients under close faculty and fellow supervision.
  • Comprehensive surgical training: Strong exposure to minimally invasive, robotic, vaginal, and open procedures across academic and community settings.
  • Subspecialty expertise: Training with faculty in maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, genetics, family planning, menopause care, cervical dysplasia, and other focused areas.
  • Interactive learning: Weekly rotation-based, small-group teaching sessions led by faculty.
  • Protected research time: Dedicated research blocks, faculty mentorship, statistical support, and access to university library resources.
  • Research and travel support: Funding opportunities for scholarly projects and conference presentations.
  • Individualized training: An Option Block allows residents to strengthen surgical skills or explore subspecialty interests.
  • Resident wellness: Protected, department-supported wellness activities and programming throughout the year.
Sep 28, 2026