Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Le Bonheur Neuroscience Institute is one of the nation's top neurology & neurosurgery programs by U.S News & World Report. We have a level IV Epilepsy monitoring unit with 3T intraoperative MRI, magnetoencephalography, single-photon emission computed tomography, high density EEG, & transcranial magnetic stimulation. Working with St. Jude, we have one of the largest brain tumor surgery program in the country.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1844185C0
1844185R0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
32
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
550
Minimum score
550
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
1
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1854712104
Beeper or Home Call
49
49
49
Program Director
First Name
Amy
Last Name
McGregor
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Ste 335
51 N Dunlap
Memphis, TN 38105
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.033556 35.144405)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Bethany
Last Name
Brashier
Degrees
BBA
Address
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Ste 542
920 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.03207 35.138562)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
77.70
% IMG
0.00
% DO
22.20
% Female
66.60
% Male
33.30
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
62.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | $63,024 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 4 | $65,640 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 5 | $68,328 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uthsc.edu/graduate-medical-education/policies-and-procedures/documents/leave.pdf