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University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program

Family Medicine residency program in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga.

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About University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program

ACGME code
1204731584
Program director
Steven Fox
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
455
Latest cycle
Interview rate
33.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 455 applications and invited about 33.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 57 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
33.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White67%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Fox
Program coordinator
Elissa McCoy
Coordinator phone
(423) 778-2957
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga

Family Medicine Residency 1100 East Third Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 Open in Google Maps

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga 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 College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program IMG-friendly?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program offer?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program received 455 applications and interviewed about 33.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga 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 College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program located?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is located at Family Medicine Residency 1100 East Third Street Chattanooga, TN 37403. Its sponsoring institution is University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga.

Who is the program director of University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program?

The program director is Steven Fox. The program coordinator, Elissa McCoy, is the usual contact for application questions.