University of Tennessee Program
About This Program
Our residents serve patients across five different hospitals. Our program is in the heart of the "stroke belt" leading to a range of patient cases across all aspects of Neurology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Balaji Krishnaiah, MD
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Cody Morris, MBA
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Locations
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Dept of Neurology Ste 227A
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
262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis, TN 38105
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
- 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 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: 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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 7, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
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.