Applicants
One position each year is offered through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applications must be submitted through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
All ERAS applications are reviewed and invitations to interview will be extended to those selected via e-mail. Applications received after our deadline will not be considered for an interview.
ERAS 2023 Residency Application TimelineApplicants will complete an intern year before starting their Radiation Oncology residency. Applicants interested in completing their internship in Memphis may do so at any of UTHSC preliminary program This program interviews separately from the Radiation Oncology residency and require a separate match from the NRMP. An interview can be arranged for interested applicants by contacting jherrima@uthsc.edu for more information.
IMG Requirements
Due to the large number of highly qualified applicants, only a small number of international medical graduates are granted interviews for the Radiation Oncology residency.
For International Medical Graduates we require:
- You must have a valid ECFMG certificate.
- Graduation from ACGME accredited Medical School within the last 5 years
We offer a J1 Visa only. Please do not submit an application to our program if you require an (H) visa.
Interviews
Candidate interviews will likely be held virtually again in 2022. Interviews will be scheduled during November and early December. The interview day will be arranged for different time zones and will last approximately 2-2.5 hours. Each candidate will have an individualized itinerary for the day although schedules may vary slightly.
Your interview day will include:
- Program overview
- Research overview
- Interviews with 4 to 5 faculty members and the program director
- Program Q&A with current residents
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!