Pediatric Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school.
2. Applicants must submit a complete application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) on the first attempt, with a minimum score of 225.
4. International Medical Graduates must have at least 3 months of postgraduate clinical experience in the United States.
5. International Medical Graduates should have graduated from medical school within the previous 5 years.
6. International Medical Graduates must be eligible for a J-1 exchange visitor visa.

The Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, provides comprehensive training in the care of infants, children, and adolescents across inpatient and outpatient settings. Residents gain experience in general pediatrics, newborn care, pediatric emergency medicine, intensive care, and multiple pediatric subspecialties. Training is provided through UTHSC-affiliated hospitals and clinical sites, with opportunities for research, quality improvement, teaching, and community-based care. The program prepares residents for independent pediatric practice or further subspecialty fellowship training.

1. Submit a complete application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the required three Letters of Recommendation, Dean's Letter, medical school transcript, personal statement, and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores.
3. The program reviews applications and selects qualified applicants for interviews.
4. Selected applicants participate in the residency interview process, generally conducted between October and January.
5. Applicants are ranked following the interview process.
6. Residency positions are offered through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).