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University of Tennessee Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Memphis, TN(Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#90
Specialty Rank
$62,964
PGY1 Salary
3.0%
IMG %
#90
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2204721276
NRMP Code:
1844220C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Ramona Phinehas
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
57
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
34
Non-Physician Staff:
12
0
Female Faculty:
47.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

High-volume, high-acuity training, early and broad subspecialty exposure, collaboration with fellows and faculty, robust academic curriculum with protected research time and support, flexible individualized training, highly diverse clinical sites and patient populations, supportive resident-centered culture, fellowship pathways with preparation support and career versatility.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

6 weeks

Salary Progression

$62,964
PGY-1
$65,424
PGY-2
$67,560
PGY-3
$70,284
PGY-4
$73,260
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

City & State
Memphis, TN
Metropolitan Area
Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
Metropolitan Population
6,923,772

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
27.9%(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

Nominal Salary
$62,964
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,911
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2204721276
NRMP Code:
1844220C0STEP
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ramona Phinehas
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 9/24/2026
Interview Period:
11/5/2026 - 1/7/2027
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
1844220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Regional Medical Center at Memphis
Primary Teaching Site:
Regional Medical Center at Memphis
Contact Person:
Paula Odom
Contact Email:
podom@uthsc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
3.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
9.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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