University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga Program
About This Program
Great balance of EMS experiences available, including medium town ground EMS with multiple local hospitals, small town ground EMS with one local hospital, helicopter EMS, and specialty teams. Our helicopter EMS exposure is a particular strength, with fellows becoming credentialed as a full flight crew member and working clinical flight shifts. Additionally, Chattanooga is a great place to live with wonderful outdoor opportunities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Frank W Tift, MD
Erlanger Health System
Primary Program Contact
Allyson Hemsley, MD
Erlanger Health System
Locations
Erlanger Health System
Box 251
975 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
960 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
- EMS faculty member preferred
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jul 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.