University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dirk W Kiner, MD, BS, MD
Univ of Tennessee Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Kim L Leach, MED
Univ of Tennessee Coll of Med-Chattanoog
Locations
Univ of Tennessee Coll of Med
Hospital Box 260
975 E 3rd Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
960 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
2525 De Sales Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
2333 Mccallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
2305 Chambliss Ave
Cleveland, TN 37311
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
- 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 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: 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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027
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-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.