University of Tennessee Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Memphis, TN(Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#83
Specialty Rank
$62,304
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#83
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804721101
NRMP Code:
1844280C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
65

Contact Information

Rose Mary S Stocks
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
235
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
12.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

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

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
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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

Nominal Salary
$62,304
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,231
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804721101
NRMP Code:
1844280C0STEP
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
65
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rose Mary S Stocks
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
2/2/2026 - 11/3/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
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:
235
Min Step 2 Score:
235

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:
1844280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Jalisa Bishop
Contact Email:
jbisho40@uthsc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
21
Unpaid Leave Days:
15

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
235
Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations