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University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program

Ophthalmology 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
2404721145
Program director
Mary Ellen Hoehn
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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.

  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White73%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Mary Ellen Hoehn
Program coordinator
Kelli Moses
Coordinator phone
(901) 448-1767
Program phone
(901) 212-3587
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Department of Ophthalmology 930 Madison Avenue, Suite 470 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?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

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 0%.

Where is University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program located?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 930 Madison Avenue, Suite 470 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 Mary Ellen Hoehn. The program coordinator, Kelli Moses, is the usual contact for application questions.

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