ID: 4404711321
University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program
Knoxville, TN
Data Last updated: 10/23/2025
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The General Surgery Residency at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville offers high-volume, hands-on training at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Residents serve diverse Appalachian populations and benefit from strong faculty-resident collaboration, early operative autonomy, simulation labs, academic scholarship, and a unique curriculum that fosters both clinical excellence and mentorship.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary Teaching Site
University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital
Accredited length of training
5
Required length
5
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 June, July
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Andrew J Russ MD
Univ of Tennessee Graduate Sch of Med Kn
Dept of Surgery Box U-11
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
Tel: (865) 305-9230
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for more information about the program: Kristi Edsell
Univ of Tennessee Med Ctr
Grad Sch of Med Box U-11
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920
Tel: (865) 305-9230
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Survey Received: 7/9/2025

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Univ of Tennessee Graduate Sch of Med Kn
Dept of Surgery Box U-11
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-1511

Sponsor

University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999

Participant(s)

University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999

East Tennessee Children's Hospital (Knoxville)
2018 Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System
908 W Fourth St N
Morristown, TN 37814