University of Tennessee Program

Memphis, TNLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
20%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (6 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
Yes
Women's health track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$63K-$79K

PGY-1 through PGY-7

PGY-1
$62,964
PGY-2
$65,424
PGY-3
$67,560
PGY-4
$70,284
PGY-5
$73,260
PGY-6
$76,134
PGY-7
$79,188

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.

Vacation Days21
Sick Days21