Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Fellowship program with a medium sized division that is flexible to respond to each individual fellow's needs. UTHSC has a wide array of resources such as, wellness, gym, diversity & inclusion committee, and more available to trainees to help meet their goals & provide a healthy work/life balance. The program is in Memphis, TN with a wide geographic catchment area resulting a broad variety of patients with a corresponding variety of diseases and management experiences.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1844332F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
24
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
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)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
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
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
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
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
21
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
49
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3324732043
Beeper or Home Call
6
4
4
Program Director
First Name
Mark
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Corkins
Degrees
MD
Address
Le Bonheur Children's Hosp
Ped Gastroenterology Pgm
49 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38105
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.033447 35.143724)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Nalisha
Last Name
Brown
Address
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
6th Fl Research Tower
50 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38103
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.032464 35.144151)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
88.90
% IMG
11.10
% DO
0.00
% Female
55.60
% Male
44.40
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $67,596 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 5 | $70,476 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 6 | $73,068 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uthsc.edu/graduate-medical-education/policies-and-procedures/documents/leave.pdf