University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Knoxville, TNLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Time off and travel expenses (up to $2250) paid for fellows who present research data at local, state or national meetings. Knoxville is only 34 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and has access to numerous lakes, rivers, and parks.

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Avg Work Hours

40 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$68k

14 Vacation Days
7 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Adam Jerome Tyson, MD
Univ of Tennessee at Knoxville

[email protected]
(865) 305-7255

Primary Program Contact

Jennifer Parris-Horner, MPS
UT Graduate Sch of Med

[email protected]
(865) 305-9352
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/2/2025

Program ID: 5404712001

Locations

Univ of Tennessee at Knoxville
Ste 310
1926 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920

Sponsor Location

University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital

1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6999

Westmoreland Care and Rehabilitation Center

1559 New Highway 52 E
Westmoreland, TN 37186

East Tennessee Children's Hospital (Knoxville)

2018 Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

15 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

15:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1839540F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter from a department chair

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

4.5:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

75%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (5)

Non-Physicians (3)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

40 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP30

Application Due

Sep 30, 2025

AUG15

Interview Period Starts

Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025

2027 - 2028

OCT31

Application Due

Oct 31, 2026

AUG15

Interview Period Starts

Aug 15, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

10%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

25%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Not available

Not Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

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

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$68k

PGY-4

$67,520

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 14 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days14

Sick Days7

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

21 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Knoxville, TN

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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