University of Tennessee Program
Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Memphis, TN(Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#41
Specialty Rank
$62,304
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#41
Neurological surgery Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604721080
- NRMP Code:
- 1844160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 34
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 15
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UTHSC Neurosurgery Residency offers unparalleled training across 7 diverse sites, including a high-volume Level 1 trauma center. Our residents gain broad exposure to a wide-ranging patient population and pathology. Unique to our program is an optional 6-month international rotation, providing global neurosurgical experience. This depth and breadth of training prepares our graduates to lead with skill, compassion, and versatility.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,304
PGY-1
$64,764
PGY-2
$66,900
PGY-3
$69,624
PGY-4
$72,600
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 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:
- 1604721080
- NRMP Code:
- 1844160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 34
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Madison Michael
- Email:
- mking70@uthsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/5/2026 - 10/5/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/16/2026 - 12/14/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1844160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- Contact Person:
- Ashley King Long
- Contact Email:
- mking70@uthsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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