INTERNAL MEDICINE

Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program

Powell, Tennessee

ACGME ID1404700003
Program Code2335140C5
NRMP Code2335140C5

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

13

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

108

Application Deadline

October 9, 2025

Year 1 Seats

13

Interviews Last Year

108
42%

Interview Ratio

8.3

% US MD

0

% IMG

92.3
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

108

Interview to Seat Ratio

8.3

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$61,000
PGY-2
$63,500
PGY-3
$66,500

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

227-260

Silver Signal → Invite

21%

Gold Signal → Invite

33%

No Signal → Invite

5%

US IMG → Invite

3%

Non-US IMG → Invite

4%

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

13

Year 2 Size

13

Year 3 Size

13

Application Deadline

October 9, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

39

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.4

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

80

Contact Details

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Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

2335140C5

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

13

Year 2 Program Size

13

Year 3 Program Size

13

% IMG Residents

92.3 %

% US MD Residents

0 %

% DO Residents

7.7 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

39

Total Physician Faculty

32

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.4

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

61000

Year 2 Compensation

63500

Year 3 Compensation

66500

PGY-1 Vacation Days

28 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

28 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

28 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

80 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

12 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

October 9, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

108

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

2335140C5

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-13 to 2025-12-19

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-14 to 2026-12-18

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

North Knoxville Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

Health Education Services

Primary Institution

North Knoxville Medical Center

Participant Institutions

North Knoxville Medical Center | Turkey Creek Medical Center

Annual Hospital Admissions

9494

Annual ED Visits

32909

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

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