University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program
About This Program
Since 1956, the GME program at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, has trained the next generation of physicians. The Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship provides rigorous training in diagnostic and interventional cardiology. Fellows manage complex cases in a high-volume regional referral center. Our supportive program emphasizes clinical excellence, research, and professional growth.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Raj Baljepally, MD
UTHSC College of Medicine Knoxville
Primary Program Contact
Pam Trentham
UTHSC College of Medicine Knoxville
Locations
UTHSC College of Medicine Knoxville
1924 Alcoa Hwy.
BoxU114
Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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 3, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 2, 2026 - Oct 9, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.