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Developmental-behavioral Pediatrics Residency Program

University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Memphis, TN
Initial AccreditationACGME #3364732001UniversityJ1J-1

University of Tennessee College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Developmental-behavioral pediatrics residency program in Memphis, TN. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $70,284. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
1
0 residents · 3 approved
PGY-1 salary
$70.3k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2023 · 3 years

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
2–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
8
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
2
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
6.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Founded in 1952, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is the first and only comprehensive pediatric medical center in Memphis and its surrounding region. Each year more than 250,000 children visit our campus to receive outstanding health care from more than 700 pediatric specialists. Recognized among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, Le Bonheur is always on the side of children, advocating on their behalf so we can provide them with the care they need. It’s been that way since we opened in 1952. We’ve mattered to children every day since. From the ordinary bumps and sniffles of childhood to its most life-altering extremes, Le Bonheur Children’s is prepared for whatever a child’s life might throw at us. We are never surprised by what kids bring with them when they come through our doors.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital · Memphis, TN

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Primary
Memphis, TN

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,467/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~23.7% of pay
Take-home$4,467/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,390/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $70,284 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Shelby County, Tennessee (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$62,337
−$16k vs US median
Avg Commute
23 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Ronald R Espinal, MD

Faculty, Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Maninka Chatterjee

Program Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Tennessee College of Medicine located?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine is located in Memphis, TN.
What type of program is University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Tennessee College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Tennessee College of Medicine holds initial ACGME accreditation.
How much is rent near University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
Median rent near Memphis, TN is ~$1,390/month for a 1BR and ~$1,850/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Tennessee College of Medicine require?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
University of Tennessee College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $70,284. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Tennessee College of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Tennessee College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Developmental-behavioral pediatrics residency program positions as they appear.