University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Knoxville, TNLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

4 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Avg Work Hours

48 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$61k-$68k

15 Vacation Days
5 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Ashley Scheiderer, MD
University of Tennessee Graduate School

[email protected]
(865) 305-9080

Primary Program Contact

Ashley E Capps
Univ of Tennessee Med Ctr

[email protected]
(865) 305-8979
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 3004711335

Locations

University of Tennessee Graduate School
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-1511

Sponsor Location

University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital

1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999

East Tennessee Children's Hospital (Knoxville)

2018 Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916

Medic Regional Blood Center

1601 Ailor Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921

Molecular Pathology Laboratory Network Inc

250 E Broadway
Maryville, TN 37804

Dermatopathology Partners PC

139 Fox Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922

Regional Forensic Center

2761 Sullins St Sw
Knoxville, TN 37919

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

30 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

10:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1839300C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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/Resident Ratio

1.1:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

30%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (12)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July, Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

48 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

10 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every sixth night for 2 week(s)

Year 2 - Every sixth night for 2 week(s)

Year 3 - Every sixth night for 2 week(s)

Year 4 - Every sixth night for 2 week(s)

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

PGY-3s2

PGY-4s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

OCT31

Application Due

Oct 31, 2025

OCT1

Interview Period Starts

Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

2027 - 2028

OCT31

Application Due

Oct 31, 2026

OCT1

Interview Period Starts

Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Required (4 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$61k-$68k

PGY-1 through PGY-4

PGY-1

$60,564

PGY-2

$62,458

PGY-3

$64,750

PGY-4

$67,520

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15

Sick Days5

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Knoxville, TN

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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