Applicants
We take pride in the large volume of case materials and diversity of institutional experiences that shape our residency program. Our residents come from a variety of backgrounds, and we emphasize camaraderie and cooperation.
Application Process
All positions are offered through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applications must be submitted through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Please do not email your application to the program. Only applications submitted via ERAS will be reviewed.
A complete application consists of:
- Medical school transcripts
- Personal statement
- Letters of Recommendation (at least one letter should be from a pathologist)
- USMLE Scores Part 1 and Part 2; preference is given for passage of Step 3 for those individuals who are applying outside of senior year of a US medical school.
- If coming via research background, evidence of peer-reviewed publications should be provided.
Selection Criteria
Please review our UTHSC Graduate Medical Education site for resident selection guidelines (Policy#110).
ERAS 2024 Residency Application TimelineInterviews
Interviews are required for consideration. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview via email in the fall. Our interview season is approximately October 15, 2022 - January 15, 2023. For the 2022-2023 application cycle, all interviews will be held virtually. Throughout the application season, we will attempt to provide regular updates on the status of applications, including review status or declinations.
International Medical Graduates
Applicants must be a US citizen, permanent resident of the US with valid work permit, or able to obtain a J1 visa. IMGs must be able to provide ECFMG certification to begin July 1st.
Why Memphis?
Memphis... Home of the Blues... Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll... Barbecue Pork Capital
of the World. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is a:
- Sports town (Grizzlies, Tigers, Redbirds, FedEx St. Jude Invitational, and Memphis 901 FC)
- Foodie town (Tastin' 'Round Town, Barbecue Festivals, Bucket Lists Eats)
- Outdoor town (Shelby Farms, Memphis Zoo, Big River Crossing)
- Music town (Elvis Presley's Graceland, Stax Records, Blues Hall of Fame)
- Art town (Go South Main, Broad Avenue Arts District, River Arts Fest)
Memphis is also the healthcare hub of the Mid-South. UTHSC faculty, residents, fellows, and staff can be found at:
- two phenomenal children 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)
There's no better time than now to choose Memphis!