University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our residents train across five diverse hospital systems, including Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital and St. Jude, gaining exposure to a broad spectrum of neurological disorders across adult and pediatric populations. Located in the heart of the Stroke Belt, our program provides exceptional clinical experience in cerebrovascular disease while ensuring comprehensive training across all areas of neurology.-Our weekly Academic Half-Day curriculum provides protected time for education, complemented by
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Cheran Cheran Elangovan, MD
University of Tennessee Health Science C
Primary Program Contact
Calandra Smith
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Locations
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 (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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- 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: 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 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.