Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Powell, Tennessee, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1404700003
Program director
Michael Leahy
Location
Powell, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
2,791
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Powell, Tennessee, sponsored by Health Education Services. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,791 applications and invited about 4.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
4.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs77%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White15%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American23%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Leahy
Program coordinator
Bethany Chumley
Coordinator phone
(685) 859-1211
Program phone
(685) 719-9209
Sponsoring institution
Health Education Services

7565 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849 Open in Google Maps

Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 77% of residents at Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program offer?

Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program?

Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program received 2,791 applications and interviewed about 4.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program located?

Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program is located at 7565 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.

Who is the program director of Health Education Services/North Knoxville Medical Center Program?

The program director is Michael Leahy. The program coordinator, Bethany Chumley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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