University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program
About This Program
Our program provides unique sports medicine experiences, including coverage for Knoxville Ice Bears hockey team, One Knox soccer team, and USA Weightlifting events. Our fellow is assigned a personal ultrasound machine and receives extensive hands-on ultrasound training. We serve a diverse patient population and offer a variety of clinical experiences. Located in Knoxville, with access to the Smoky Mountains, our program blends high-level training with an exceptional place to live and work.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Rebecca Kendra Kemmet, MD
Univ of Tennessee Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Parris-Horner, MPS
Univ of Tennessee Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Tennessee Med Ctr
Dept of Fam Med
1924 Alcoa Hwy U-67
Knoxville, TN 37920
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999
1818 Andy Holt Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996-2800
1819 W Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 12 Vacation Days and 6 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.