University of Tennessee Program
About This Program
Our team includes leaders in international neurological associations and societies and researchers in epilepsy treatment. Our epilepsy center is a National Association of Epilepsy Center Level IV accredited center, the highest level for pediatric patients. Our brain tumor program, is one of the largest pediatric surgical programs in the country. We are one of a few pediatric hospitals that offer a wide range of neuroimaging tools in the diagnosis and treatment of children.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Amy Mcgregor, MD
University of Tennessee Health Science C
Primary Program Contact
Brooke Bishop, BA
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Center
Locations
University of Tennessee Health Science C
3rd Floor - Neurology
49 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38103-2802
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
1265 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
877 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103-9999
1030 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 2 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 28, 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.