University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga Program
About This Program
Provide an environment for learning by exposing residents to a wide variety of neurological cases in the community. Erlanger Health is the main and largest tertiary medical care center in the region. Our stroke center has received the highest annual recognition from the American Heart Association in the fields of stroke care over the last 7 years. Provide a rich schedule of didactics, both in person and by virtual learning. Provide opportunities for research, quality and patient care projects.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mounzer Yassin-Kassab, MD, MA
Erlanger Health System
Primary Program Contact
Cleopatra Thurman, DO
Erlanger Health System
Locations
Erlanger Health System
Ste B-810
979 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
960 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
975 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 20, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 1, 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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 21 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.