University of Tennessee Program
About This Program
LeBonheur Children's Hospital stands out as a high volume, high acuity, freestanding Level 1 trauma facility (PEM led traumas) that provides care for the children across the mid-south. We pride ourselves on providing exemplary care, delivered by a team of highly trained specialists while maintaining a supportive culture. In addition to the expansive clinical training, your education is comprehensive and includes a state of the art SIM center and longitudinal US curriculum.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mindy K Longjohn, MD, MPH
Le Bonheur Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Nalisha Brown
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Locations
Le Bonheur Children's Hosp
ED Admin
50 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38103
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
1161 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-2104
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 31, 2026 - Nov 20, 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
- 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-4 through PGY-6
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.