University of Tennessee Program
About This Program
Excellent consultative training plus endoscopy (EGD and Colonoscopy) and ERCP; excellent faculty; multidisciplinary care of patients (GI malignancy, bone marrow transplant, GYN malignancy and liver transplantation); diverse patient population; excellent training in advanced liver disease and transplantation; average call is 1 in 10; Memphis is great city, low cost of living, great zoo, Children's Museum, parks, recreation, and cultural events.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Leonard Baidoo, MD
University of Tennessee Health Science C
Primary Program Contact
Alex Hawkinson, MD
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Locations
University of Tennessee Health Science C
Suite 531
920 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163-0001
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
1265 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
877 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103-9999
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
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.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 29, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 12, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 11, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.