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 2024 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.
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... 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 (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Le Bonheur Children's 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!
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.