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University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program

Internal 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
1404711407
Program director
L. Curtis Cary
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,535
Latest cycle
IMG residents
33%
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 Internal Medicine residency program in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga. It offers 11 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,535 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White70%
  • Asian27%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
L. Curtis Cary
Program coordinator
Holly Kell
Coordinator phone
(423) 778-4465
Program phone
(423) 778-2998
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga

Internal Medicine Residency 975 East Third St, Hospital Box 112 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?

About 33% of residents at University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga 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 University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program offer?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program offers 11 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency 975 East Third St, Hospital Box 112 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 L. Curtis Cary. The program coordinator, Holly Kell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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