ID: 3204711222
University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program
Chattanooga, TN
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
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REGISTER FOR COFFEEHOUSES ON OUR WEBSITE! MEET US BEFORE YOU APPLY! Medium-size program (10 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.
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Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Primary Teaching Site
Children's Hospital at Erlanger
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1, Negotiable
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Karla L Garcia MD
Univ of Tennessee Coll of Med-Chattanoog
Dept of Pediatrics
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Tel: (423) 778-6217
Fax: (423) 778-6215
E-mail: utpediatrics@erlanger.org
Person to contact for more information about the program: Ashley Q Thurston
Univ of Tennessee Coll of Med-Chattanoog
Dept of Pediatrics
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Tel: (423) 778-6217
Fax: (423) 778-6215
E-mail: ashley.thurston@erlanger.org
Survey Received: 6/11/2025

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Univ of Tennessee Coll of Med-Chattanoog
Dept of Pediatrics
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Sponsor

University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga
960 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Participant(s)

Children's Hospital at Erlanger
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Siskin Children's Institute
1101 Carter St
Chattanooga, TN 37402