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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.

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About University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

ACGME code
0404711144
Program director
Jason Buehler
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
600
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 600 applications and invited about 28.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
28.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men80%
  • White85%
  • Asian10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Buehler
Program coordinator
Peggy Hoskins
Coordinator phone
(865) 305-9220
Program phone
(865) 305-4642
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville UT Medical Center 1924 Alcoa Hwy., Box 109 Knoxville, TN 37920 Open in Google Maps

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program IMG-friendly?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program offer?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program offers 12 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program received 600 applications and interviewed about 28.2% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program located?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program is located at UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville UT Medical Center 1924 Alcoa Hwy., Box 109 Knoxville, TN 37920. Its sponsoring institution is University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program?

The program director is Jason Buehler. The program coordinator, Peggy Hoskins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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