Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UTHSC program continues a strong tradition of training surgeons within a broad scope of general surgery. We lead the way in trauma care at the Presley Regional Trauma Center. Our nationally recognized transplant program performs liver, kidney, and pancreatic transplants. Our freestanding regional referral center at LeBonheur Children's Hospital gives residents exposure to areas of pediatric surgical care. We are excited about our surgical oncology department growth and our cancer center.
Total Program Size
19
8
8
8
8
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1844440C0
1844440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
92
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
240
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
600
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
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
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
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
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
Not Available
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
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4404721324
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Alexander
Last Name
Feliz
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Dept of Surgery 2nd Fl
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.030491 35.140586)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Cynthia
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Tooley
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
Dept of Surgery Ste 223
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.030491 35.140586)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
93.50
% IMG
2.80
% DO
3.50
% Female
53.90
% Male
46.00
Total Physician
47
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 5 | 1 | |
| Year | 5 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,860 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $61,056 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $63,024 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 4 | $65,640 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 5 | $68,328 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
51
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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