University of Tennessee College of Medicine 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
Anjel Echols, BS, MHA
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.