Residency in Internal Medicine

1. Applicants must have a medical degree qualifying them for residency training in the United States.
2. Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. A United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) Part 1 score is required with the initial application.
4. USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) or COMLEX Part 2 Clinical Examination (CE) is not required for an interview but must be passed before the rank-list deadline.
5. A minimum of three Letters of Recommendation is required, preferably including one from the applicant's Department of Medicine chairperson or delegate.
6. International Medical Graduates must meet additional requirements, including a recent medical school graduation and the specified USMLE performance requirements. A valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate is required for ranking.

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, provides three years of comprehensive training in internal medicine through inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, and subspecialty rotations. Residents gain clinical experience at multiple teaching hospitals and manage a diverse range of medical conditions, including complex and high-acuity cases. The program also provides opportunities for research, quality improvement, simulation training, point-of-care ultrasound, and scholarly activities, preparing residents for independent practice or further subspecialty fellowship training.

1. Submit the complete application through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Provide the required documents: curriculum vitae, current photograph, personal statement, medical school transcript, Medical Student Performance Evaluation, examination scores, and at least three Letters of Recommendation.
3. The program's selection committee reviews applications and selects candidates for interviews.
4. Selected applicants participate in the interview process.
5. Applicants participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
6. Applicants must have the required Step 2 Clinical Knowledge or Part 2 Clinical Examination passing score before the rank-list deadline.
7. International Medical Graduates must submit a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate by the specified deadline to be considered for ranking.