Applicants

The University of Tennessee accepts nine residents per year through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). The program is highly competitive, and solid academic credentials should be considered necessary prerequisites.

For the 2025-2026 application cycle, all OBGYN Residency Programs will be participating in ResidencyCAS.

OBGYN applicants will use ResidencyCAS to:

• Apply to OBGYN residency programs
• Signal OBGYN programs
• Request documents supporting the application, such as MSPEs, transcripts,
• LORs/SLOEs, and USMLE / COMLEX scores
  Schedule and participate in virtual interviews with programs

Visit ResidencyCAS for more information and how to apply.

Unique Educational Opportunities

Our residency program has many educational opportunities that are unique and valuable. The following are just a few.

1. Members of the Department of OBGYN care for a very high-risk obstetrical and gynecological population that allows for experiences in high acuity care. The faculty members and fellows dedicate their time to overseeing residents as they care for these patients.
   
   
2. Because of the volume of cases and the depth and breadth of services aligned with Department (e.g., a private oncology group, private OBGYN attendings, a core academic faculty service which includes Oncology, MFM and REI), residents will become proficient in minimally-invasive surgeries, robotics, and vaginal and open cases.
   
   
3. The core faculty body boasts a high number of subspecialty-trained and area-focused faculty members that the residents rotate with and who provide lectures. These include a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist, a geneticist, a menopausal and aging specialist, specialists in HPV and cervical dysplasia, complex obstetrical surgeries and obstetrical ultrasound, family planning, and a clinic caring for patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
   
   
4. Faculty members conduct rotation-based weekly small-group interactive sessions.
   
   
5. A research block: Residents are required to complete and present a research project at the end of their PGY3 year. This block time allows for dedicated research time and the ability to interact with our resources: our Departmental statistician, our faculty research advisors, and college librarians.
   
   
6. Funds available for research: Two separate funds can be applied for, not only to assist in research endeavors, but also used to attend meetings to present.
   
   
7. An option block: With the help of the Program leadership, areas are identified in which the resident may desire extra experience, such as surgical skills or an area of subspecialty interest in preparation for a fellowship. This can be accomplished during the Option Block.
   
   
8. Wellness activities: Each class (PGY1-3) has dedicated time each year that supports a wellness event. The class decides on the activity, all are excused from clinical responsibilities and the activity is funded by the Department. In addition, during ACOG’s recommended Wellness week, the Department hosts daily activities for the residents.