Pediatric Residency
Each year a group of bright and fascinating people from across the country are drawn
to our friendly, educational environment. As you prepare to decide where you would
like to pursue your pediatric training, we thank you for looking at the University
of Tennessee Health Science Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
Our residency program is committed to providing trainees with unique clinical experiences and educational opportunities that will prepare them to pursue any type of pediatric career. Residents will build strong foundations in both general pediatrics and pediatric subspecialties through direct patient encounters. Additionally, as a program, we strive to provide ample opportunities for our residents to learn about advocacy, community outreach, hospital administration, and quality improvement to train well-rounded physicians who are prepared for the non-clinical responsibilities they may encounter.
Throughout residency, our residents develop close relationships with our diverse, dedicated faculty. Every effort is made to provide support for residents while encouraging autonomy and responsibility. Opportunities for pursuit of special interests are provided, particularly during the second and third years. The department also offers extensive post-residency training with subspecialty fellowship programs in twelve different fields.
Meet Our Coordinator
Karen Ariemma
Pediatrics Residency Coordinator
A native of Shreveport, LA, Mrs. Ariemma (pronounced Areema) graduated with a BA in Sociology from LA Tech University in Ruston. Shortly thereafter, she relocated to New Orleans where she worked in Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court Services. Karen also lived in Swampscott, MA, her husband’s home. She has been a Memphian for 27 years and this is truly her home. She is the mother of three adult sons and enjoys watching sports (especially the Grizzlies!), cooking and travelling.
Why Memphis?
Memphis... Home of the Blues... Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll... Barbecue Pork Capital
of the World. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is a:
- Sports town (Grizzlies, Tigers, Redbirds, FedEx St. Jude Invitational, and Memphis 901 FC)
- Foodie town (Tastin' 'Round Town, Barbecue Festivals, Bucket Lists Eats)
- Outdoor town (Shelby Farms, Memphis Zoo, Big River Crossing)
- Music town (Elvis Presley's Graceland, Stax Records, Blues Hall of Fame)
- Art town (Go South Main, Broad Avenue Arts District, River Arts Fest)
Memphis is also the healthcare hub of the Mid-South. UTHSC faculty, residents, fellows, and staff can be found at:
- two phenomenal children hospitals (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Le Bonheur Children's 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)
There's no better time than now to choose Memphis!