Applicants
Application Process
Pediatric residency positions are offered through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applications must be submitted through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Additional information is available for Medicine-Pediatrics applicants.
Supporting Documents
Three letters of reference, in addition to your Dean's letter, and your USMLE scores should be included in your ERAS application.
Additional information is available for medpeds applicants.
Requests for additional info should be directed to the program coordinator.
ERAS 2025 Residency Application TimelineIMG Requirements
We do accept applications from international medical graduates. However, we have a large number of highly qualified applicants each year and are only able to consider the top international graduates.
Applications meeting the following criteria may be considered:
- a base level score of 225 on USMLE Steps 1 and 2 on the first attempt
- at least three months of post-graduate clinical experience in the U.S.
- J-1 visa only
- no more than 5 years since medical school graduation
Interviews
Interviews will begin October and conclude in January.
The night before your interview, you will be invited to a zoom session hosted by one of our pediatric residents. This gives you a chance to talk to several of our interns and residents in a fun, informal setting.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Residents in training at UT Health Science Center may be able to count residency time towards their Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). The Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development also offers an incentive program for residents who practice in rural areas.
Program Facts
69 categorical Pediatric residents, 50 combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residents,
4 Child Neurology residents =123 total residents- Working at a large tertiary care center we receive referrals from the entire tri-state area and have dedicated faculty in each Pediatric Specialty
Meet Our Program Manager
Derrell Bryant
Pediatrics Residency Lead Manager
A native Memphian, Derrell, graduated from Tennessee State University, located in Nashville, TN, with a Bachelor's in Business Administration and Communication. He joined the Resident Education department from UT Medical Group’s Patient Access. Derrell enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and trying new things. He is the biggest movie nerd you will meet!
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!
Explore Memphis
Memphis Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Tour of Memphis BBQ
Memphis Food Scene
An Art Movement in Memphis, Tennessee
Get To Know Shelby Farms
Le Bon Appetit 2018
Le Bon Appetit is a program put on by one of our major restauranteurs, Kelly English, to fundraise for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. We feel that it highlights the rich food culture of this city and the love our community has for Le Bonheur! You definitely will want to take of advantage of the innovative, delicious, and diverse food scene once you are here.