University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program
About This Program
The General Surgery Residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College 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.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew J Russ, MD
Univ of Tennessee Graduate Sch of Med Kn
Primary Program Contact
Kristi Edsell
Univ of Tennessee Health Science Center
Locations
Univ of Tennessee Graduate Sch of Med Kn
Dept of Surgery Box U-11
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999
2018 Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
908 W Fourth St N
Morristown, TN 37814
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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: Clinical experience in the US
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
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.