INTERNAL MEDICINE

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Knoxville, Tennessee

ACGME ID1404711409
Program Code1839140C0
NRMP Code1839140C0

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville internal medicine residency offers a high faculty-resident ratio in a friendly, diverse, and energetic medical

Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

13

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

150

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Year 1 Seats

13

Interviews Last Year

150
57%

Interview Ratio

11.5

% US MD

21.6

% IMG

10.8
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

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

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

Interviews Last Year

150

Interview to Seat Ratio

11.5

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
220
Step 2 CK
220

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$60,564
PGY-2
$62,458
PGY-3
$64,750

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

233-266

Silver Signal → Invite

36%

Gold Signal → Invite

65%

No Signal → Invite

3%

US IMG → Invite

1%

Non-US IMG → Invite

3%

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

13

Year 2 Size

13

Year 3 Size

13

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

39

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.8

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

55

Contact Details

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Contact Phone

Contact Email

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Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

University-based

Program Code

1839140C0

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

10.8 %

% US MD Residents

21.6 %

% DO Residents

67.6 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

39

Total Physician Faculty

41

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.8

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

60564

Year 2 Compensation

62458

Year 3 Compensation

64750

PGY-1 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

21 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

55 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

12 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.5

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

150

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1839140C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2026-01-31

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-01 to 2027-01-31

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

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 Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

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Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital

Sponsor Institution

University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

Primary Institution

University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital

Participant Institutions

University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital | Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center | NHC Healthcare (Fort Sanders) | Endocrinology Consultants of East Tennessee

Annual Hospital Admissions

30123

Annual ED Visits

85109

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Residency Programs by Year

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PGY-1 Residents

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USA 11

Abigail Benton

University of North Texas HSC, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Addison Bond

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Anisha Dash

East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine

Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

Ryan Ferguson

Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, Tennessee, USA

Taylor Gray

Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, Tennessee, USA

Brock Hodges

Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, Tennessee, USA

Keaton Kaye

Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, Tennessee, USA

Subin Paul

University of South Florida College of Medicine

Tampa, Florida, USA

Ricky Rana

Creighton University School of Medicine

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Kristen Scott

Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, Tennessee, USA

Jared Smith

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg, West Virginia, USA

Jordan 1

Rami Jadallah

Jordan University of Science and Technology

Irbid, Jordan

India 1

Vikrant Singh

Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Amritsar, Punjab, India
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