University of Tennessee Program
About This Program
The UTHSC Neurosurgery Residency offers unparalleled training across 7 diverse sites, including a high-volume Level 1 trauma center. Our residents gain broad exposure to a wide-ranging patient population and pathology. Unique to our program is an optional 6-month international rotation, providing global neurosurgical experience. This depth and breadth of training prepares our graduates to lead with skill, compassion, and versatility.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Madison Michael, MD
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Ashley King Long
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Locations
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Dept of Neurosurgery Ste 427
847 Monroe Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
50 N Dunlap Ave
Memphis, TN 38103-2893
877 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103-9999
1030 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
6019 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
6325 Humphreys Blvd
Memphis, TN 38120
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 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
Oct 6, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 17, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 5, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 16, 2026 - Dec 14, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
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.