University of Tennessee Program
About This Program
The Fellow will gain a broad exposure to all aspects of pediatric orthopaedics including trauma, treatment of congenital deformities/limb lengthening, hand surgery, oncology, spinal deformity and trauma, and pediatric sports. The Fellow will also gain exposure to advanced techniques such as MAGEC, Computer-Assisted Surgical Navigation (Stealth and 7D Flash Navigation), magnetic lengthening nails and surgical hip dislocation/reconstruction.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Derek Michael Kelly, MD, BS
Campbell Clinic & Surgery Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Rosemary Bankston
Univ of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic
Locations
Campbell Clinic & Surgery Ctr
Pediatric Orthopaedics Pgm
1400 S Germantown Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
1211 Union 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
- ERAS®
- 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
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 16, 2025 - Feb 2, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 12 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.