University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program
About This Program
REGISTER FOR COFFEEHOUSES ON OUR WEBSITE! MEET US BEFORE YOU APPLY! Medium-size program (12 per year) where you are family. 3+1 (X+Y) schedule. GREAT patient continuity. GUARANTEED 1 golden weekend/ rotation. Well-developed mentorship & resident wellness programs monthly. Generous annual CME stipend. 6 weeks paid parental leave once in residency (if appl) in addition to up to 6 weeks of leave annually. Chattanooga: affordable, family-friendly, with outdoor activities & world-class attractions.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Karla L Garcia, MD
UTHSC COM Chattanooga
Primary Program Contact
Ashley Q Thurston
UTHSC COM Chattanooga
Locations
UTHSC COM Chattanooga
Dept of Pediatrics
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
960 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
1101 Carter St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program