University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Train at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, a freestanding children's hospital sponsored by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Knoxville. Our thoughtfully designed educational program integrates protected academic half-days, simulation-based learning, bedside teaching, longitudinal clinical reflection, meaningful community engagement, and individualized learning experiences. Residents train alongside board-certified faculty across a broad range of pediatric subspecialties while caring for a diverse, high-acuity patient population. Graduates are prepared to excel in primary care, hospital medicine, or fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christina J Han, DO
University of Tennessee Graduate School
Primary Program Contact
Ginger L Hildebrand
University of Tennessee Graduate School
Locations
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999
2018 Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
1128 Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999
1101 Carter St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
--
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.