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University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program

Neurology 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
1804721106
Program director
Cheran Elangovan
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
591
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
68%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Memphis, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 591 applications and invited about 14.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 68% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed41%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs59%

Demographics

  • Women32%
  • Men68%
  • White18%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American27%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Cheran Elangovan
Program coordinator
Calandra Smith
Coordinator phone
(901) 448-6661
Program phone
(412) 708-9189
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Department of Neurology 847 Monroe Avenue, Suite 227A 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 68% of residents at University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program received 591 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 10%.

Where is University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program located?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Neurology 847 Monroe Avenue, Suite 227A 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 Cheran Elangovan. The program coordinator, Calandra Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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