University of Tennessee Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Memphis, TN(Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#50
Specialty Rank
$69,900
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#50
Child neurology Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854712104
- NRMP Code:
- 1844185R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 32
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 61.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We have faculty that specialize in epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, demyelinating disorders, stroke, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, neurogenetics, and headache, and we have multiple multidisciplinary clinics. Our epilepsy center has been recognized as the highest level. We offer the latest treatment options including neurostimulation and genetic therapies. Our brain tumor surgery program is one of the largest pediatric programs in the country.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,900
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$69,900
PGY-3
$69,624
PGY-4
$72,600
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 97(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $342K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.2%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,923,772
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.57
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854712104
- NRMP Code:
- 1844185R0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 32
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amy McGregor
- Email:
- amcgrego@uthsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 12/13/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1844185C0, 1844185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Lymonte Thomas
- Contact Email:
- lymdthom@uthsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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