Urology Residency Program

1. Applicants must be graduates, or anticipated graduates, of a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-accredited United States or Canadian medical school, an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited osteopathic medical school, or an eligible international medical school.
2. International Medical Graduates must be able to provide Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification before starting residency.
3. Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents with valid work authorization. The program's current applicant page states this requirement for International Medical Graduates.
4. A complete application must include a medical school transcript, personal statement, minimum three Letters of Recommendation (including one from a department chair), and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 score.
5. The program does not accept Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores in place of the required United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 score.
6. Applicants currently in another postgraduate training program must also submit a letter from their current Program Director.

The Urology Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, provides five years of comprehensive training in modern urological practice. Residents develop skills in patient care, medical knowledge, communication, professionalism, practice-based learning, and systems-based practice through clinical training across participating institutions. The program also provides exposure to a broad patient population and resources, along with opportunities to participate in both clinical and basic science urological research throughout the five years of residency.

1. Submit the complete application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the required medical school transcript, personal statement, three Letters of Recommendation, United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 score, curriculum vitae, and other required documents.
3. The program reviews only complete applications and evaluates applicants based on academic achievement, competencies, experience, and other relevant qualifications.
4. Selected applicants receive an interview invitation. Interviews are in person and are granted by invitation only.
5. After the interviews, the program completes its ranking procedure, generally by early January.
6. The final rank order is submitted through the American Urological Association (AUA) / Society of Academic Urologists (SAU) Urology Residency Match.