University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Memphis Program
About This Program
-Diverse Patient Population - -High Acuity - -Various Hospital Settings - -Academic Setting - -Heavy Procedural Setting - -Various Research Opportunities - -Resident Educators
Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
8 Positions
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
Residency CAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Academic Program
Funding
Sufficient Funding
Contact Information
Program Director
Abigail Cosgrove, MD
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Tim Fullen
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 1104700196
Locations
Baptist Memorial Hospital
6027 Walnut Grove Road
Suite 405
Memphis, TN 38120
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
1265 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
50 N Dunlap Ave
Memphis, TN 38103-2893
Regional Medical Center at Memphis
877 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103-9999
Baptist Memorial Medical Education
6019 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
Methodist South Hospital
1300 Wesley Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
129 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
16.2:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1844110C0
Military Match
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
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Must Have Passed Step 2
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Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Minimum
2 Letters
Maximum
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Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
Yes, Minimum 1, Maximum --
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
0.4:1
Program Faculty
18
Female Faculty
--
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every fourth night for 2 month(s)
0
Year 2 - Every fourth night for 2 month(s)
--
Year 3 - Every fourth night for 2 month(s)
--
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
23
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
OCT1
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
OCT10
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 10, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
OCT2
Application Due
Oct 2, 2026
OCT9
Interview Period Starts
Oct 9, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
$63K-$69K
PGY-1 through PGY-3
PGY-1
$63,300
PGY-2
$66,180
PGY-3
$68,600
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 21 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
42 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
--
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Academic Program
Funding
Sufficient Funding
Hard Working
Self-Motivated
Passionate
Team Player
Patient Focused
Inquisitive
Supportive
Friendly
Collegial
Mentoring
Open
Relaxed
Inclusive
Respectful
Down to Earth
Non-Hierarchical
Experience The Program
Quality of Life Information*
Memphis, TN
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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