Neurosurgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-approved United States medical school, an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited osteopathic medical school, or an international medical school with a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
2. Applicants must meet the applicable University of Tennessee Health Science Center Graduate Medical Education requirements for residency appointment.
3. International Medical Graduates must meet the required certification and visa requirements.
4. The program accepts 3 categorical residents per year and participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

The Neurosurgery Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, is a seven-year training program providing comprehensive education and clinical experience in neurological surgery. Residents develop skills in the evaluation and management of neurological disorders through rotations covering cerebrovascular surgery, neuro-oncology, neurotrauma and critical care, pediatric neurosurgery, skull base surgery, and spinal surgery. The program also provides opportunities for clinical and laboratory research, teaching, and exposure to complex neurosurgical cases, preparing residents for independent practice or advanced fellowship training.

1. Submit the residency application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit all required supporting documents through ERAS.
3. The program reviews applications and selects eligible candidates for interviews.
4. Selected applicants participate in the program's interview process.
5. Register and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
6. Final residency positions are filled through the NRMP Match.