Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, established in 1982, focuses on developing independent and professional physicians. It offers a dynamic curriculum with hands-on experience in various clinical fields, and more than 48 total residents are trained, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive medical education.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center does not explicitly mention specific pathways for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but the program seems to be inclusive as it highlights training over 300 Internists/Pediatricians and having a diverse resident cohort. More details would be needed regarding IMG acceptance, ECFMG certification, or visa sponsorships.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
> 48 total residents
Program Website
Address
Med-Peds Residency Program 920 Madison Ave, Room 551 Memphis, TN 38163
Program Director
Daniel Wells, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program has over 48 total residents, which suggests a varied mix of individuals from different medical backgrounds, though the exact number of current residents is not specified. The program fosters an environment for training in both internal medicine and pediatrics.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Med-Peds residents at UTHSC enjoy a dynamic and challenging curriculum, a wide variety of pathologies at a number of hospitals, and hands-on experience in all clinical fields. The pediatrics and internal medicine departments at UT offer the Med-Peds residents many opportunities for the pursuit of individual goals, such as research or subspecialty training.
Application
Applications and Interviews, Salary, Benefits, and Leave sections are related to the application process for the residency program. Specific application requirements and deadlines are not provided in the text.
# of Locations
two phenomenal children’s hospitals (Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), one of the busiest trauma centers in the country (Regional One Health), a top-ten-ranked cardiac surgery hospital (Baptist Memorial Hospital), a hospital with a state-of-the-art transplant institute (Methodist University Hospital), a hospital that serves almost 200,000 veterans a year from 53 different counties in the area (Memphis VA Medical Center)
Fellowship
The program allows Med-Peds residents many opportunities for the pursuit of individual goals, including research and subspecialty training. However, specific fellowships or post-graduation plans are not explicitly listed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service. The UT Health Science Center campuses include colleges of Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. Patient care, professional education and research are carried out at hospitals and other clinical sites across Tennessee. Endowed professorships, Research Centers of Excellence, and continuing relationships with research and healthcare facilities across Tennessee ensure that both basic science and applied research stay focused on contemporary health topics.
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# of Years of Program
Usually discussed in terms of years, typically a total of 4 years to complete the residency.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Dynamic and challenging curriculum, wide variety of pathologies, hands-on experience in all clinical fields, opportunities for research or subspecialty training.
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