University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Memphis, TN(Memphis, Tennessee Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$62,304
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0404700202
- NRMP Code:
- 1844040C0; 1844040R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 68
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Female Faculty:
- 29.4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residents have robust opportunities at sites. Regional One is the only level-1 trauma center in the region and has the region's only accredited burn center. Our Pediatric Anesthesia rotations are at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, which has been ranked as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the nation. Residents also have the unique opportunity of rotating at the world famous St Jude's Research Hospital for Children.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$62,304
PGY-1
$64,764
PGY-2
$66,900
PGY-3
$69,624
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 28.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 283K
- 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:
- 0404700202
- NRMP Code:
- 1844040C0; 1844040R0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 68
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Arvind Chandrashekar
- Email:
- achandr9@uthsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 12/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/10/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- No, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1844040C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Regional Medical Center at Memphis
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Regional Medical Center at Memphis
- Contact Person:
- Renee Farrell
- Contact Email:
- vfarrell@uthsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 120
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 51st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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