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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Family Medicine 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
1204711298
Program director
Amy Barger Stevens
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
357
Latest cycle
Interview rate
45.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 357 applications and invited about 45.4% 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
45.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates41%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White85%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American4%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Barger Stevens
Program coordinator
Khristy Harris
Coordinator phone
(865) 305-5087
Program phone
(865) 305-9352
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville UT Medical Center 1924 Alcoa Highway, Box U-67 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?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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 Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

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

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 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 357 applications and interviewed about 45.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

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 Highway, Box U-67 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 Amy Barger Stevens. The program coordinator, Khristy Harris, is the usual contact for application questions.