Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency Program

1. Applicants must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree from an eligible medical school.
2. Applicants must meet the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Graduate Medical Education eligibility requirements.
3. Applicants must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1 and 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) or equivalent examinations.
4. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
5. Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 exchange visitor visa or have appropriate permanent resident status; the program does not sponsor H-1B visas.
6. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance, commitment to plastic surgery, research or scholarly interests, and dedication to patient care.

The Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, provides six years of comprehensive training in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Residents gain progressive experience in reconstructive, aesthetic, craniofacial, hand, burn, microsurgery, and pediatric plastic surgery. Training includes complex trauma, wound care, breast reconstruction, and restoration of form and function across different anatomical regions. Residents rotate through multiple clinical sites in Memphis and develop surgical skills, clinical judgment, research experience, and multidisciplinary patient-care skills in preparation for independent practice or further subspecialty training.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program confirms that it is using ERAS for the current application cycle.
2. Submit the required application materials, including medical school transcripts, personal statement, Letters of Recommendation, and examination scores.
3. The program reviews applications and selects qualified applicants for interviews.
4. Selected applicants are invited to participate in the interview process.
5. Following interviews, applicants are evaluated and ranked by the program.
6. Residency positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).