Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Memphis, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

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About University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1604721080
Program director
Nickalus Khan
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
290
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Memphis, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 290 applications and invited about 13.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed29%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
13.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women15%
  • Men85%
  • White75%
  • Asian30%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Nickalus Khan
Program coordinator
M. Ashley King Long
Coordinator phone
(901) 287-6765
Program phone
(901) 268-4784
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Department of Neurosurgery 847 Monroe Avenue, Suite 427 Memphis, TN 38163 Open in Google Maps

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program offer?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program received 290 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program located?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery 847 Monroe Avenue, Suite 427 Memphis, TN 38163. Its sponsoring institution is University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Nickalus Khan. The program coordinator, M. Ashley King Long, is the usual contact for application questions.

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