Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
This is a 6-year program, with all categorical residents having one year of research in four month increments during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years.
Total Program Size
9
5
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
NRMP Match Codes
1689440P0
1689440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
75
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
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
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
17
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Rural
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
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
52
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4404711320
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
W
Middle Name
Heath
Last Name
Giles
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Tennessee Coll of Med-Chattanooga
Dept of Surgery Ste 401
979 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-85.291403 35.047195)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Maggie
Last Name
Hamblen
Degrees
MS
Address
Univ of Tennessee Coll of Med-Chattanooga
Dept of Surgery Ste 401
979 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-85.291403 35.047195)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.60
% IMG
2.20
% DO
1.00
% Female
22.10
% Male
77.80
Total Physician
35
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
12.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
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| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $57,488 | 10 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $58,405 | 10 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $59,668 | 10 | 21 |
| Year 4 | $62,448 | 15 | 21 |
| Year 5 | $64,339 | 15 | 21 |
| Year 6 | $66,774 | 15 | 21 |
| Year 7 | $69,221 | 15 | 21 |
Total Positions
34
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://uthsc.edu/comc/gme/institutional-policies.php