Selection of Pediatric Surgery Fellows

Information regarding application to the postgraduate training program in Pediatric Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Appointment to the postgraduate training program in Pediatric Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is made through the NRMP (National Residency Match Program).

All information is to be submitted to the Division of Pediatric Surgery through the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System).

Our program accepts one resident per year.

Selection Criteria:

The successful applicant must be scheduled to complete their general surgery training in a program accredited by the ACGME or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and be admissible to examination by the American Board of Surgery (or its equivalent), or be certified by that board. Our goal is to provide an outstanding educational opportunity to highly motivated individuals who have a demonstrated track record of academic and clinical excellence. Admission is without bias based on race, gender, age, or religion.

Application information includes the following criteria:

• Medical school transcripts
• Dean's letter
• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a pediatric surgeon)
• USMLE Scores Part 1 & 2 & 3
• ABSITE transcript
• Personal Interviews

Interviews are by invitation. Selected applicants will be provided with hotel information and potential interview dates.

ERAS® Post Office will open on December 1, 2009 for program to download applications.

Applications for the academic year beginning 2011 will be accepted until January 31, 2010.

Interviews in 2010 will be held in January, February, and March.

Max R. Langham, Jr. MD
Program Director
777 Washington Ave. P220
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 287-6300
Fax: (901) 287-5191
mlangham@uthsc.edu

Division of Pediatric Surgery

Sherry Lorenz
Program Coordinator
777 Washington Ave. P220
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 287-6300
Fax: (901) 287-5191
slorenz1@uthsc.edu