Residency

Internal Medicine at University of Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required by interview/rank
    “To be considered for ranking, applicants must submit a valid ECFMG certificate by February 15.”
  • Accepts graduates within 3 years of graduation
    “In addition, we require the date of graduation from medical school to be within the last three (3) years.”
  • Minimum USMLE Step 2 CK 250
    “To be considered by our selection committee as an IMG applicant, one must have a USMLE Step 1 passing score on the first attempt (if taken after January 1, 2022) and at least a 250 on the first attempt of USMLE Step 2 CK, or at least 250 on the first attempt of both USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK if Step 1 was taken prior to January 1, 2022.”
per uthsc.edu ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $62,304 PGY-2 $64,764 PGY-3 $66,900
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost Paid leave 42 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 60 Longest shift (Y1) 16 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 6.2% (2025 survey) DO 28.1% US-MD 65.6% Total positions 75 Interviews per spot ~5 Faculty:resident 1.8 Setting University-based NRMP main match Yes
Unfilled in the NRMP match 2023, 2024, 2025
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Faculty Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Offered Starts July Interviews begin 2025-10-13
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.