Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The mission of our Neurology Residency Program is to train the next generation of community-based general neurologists who will provide empathetic, evidence-based, quality yet cost-efficient care for their patients and families. Residents will be trained on the principles of equality and inclusiveness for the diverse population that they serve. Our residents will leave as well-rounded neurologists, with the habit of life-long learning, who are committed to improving care and access.
Total Program Size
2
0
0
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
0
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
420
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
20
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
56
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1804700003
Beeper or Home Call
0
99
99
20
Program Director
First Name
Denia
Last Name
Ramirez-Montealegre
Address
University of Tennessee Graduate School
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-83.944052 35.941175)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Leigh
Middle Name
Anne
Last Name
Mynatt
Degrees
BS
Address
University of Tennessee Graduate School
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-83.944052 35.941175)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,516 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $60,346 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $62,560 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 4 | $65,237 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
2
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
June Start Date
23
July Start Date
0
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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