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University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

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About University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program

ACGME code
1404721478
Program director
Evan Dressel
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,357
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,357 applications and invited about 12.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
12.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White67%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Evan Dressel
Program coordinator
Tristin Casteel
Coordinator phone
(615) 222-4056
Program phone
(615) 284-3387
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown Department of Medicine, Box 94 2000 Church Street Nashville, TN 37236 Open in Google Maps

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) 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 (Nashville) Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 (Nashville) Program offer?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program received 1,357 applications and interviewed about 12.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) 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 (Nashville) 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 University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program located?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program is located at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown Department of Medicine, Box 94 2000 Church Street Nashville, TN 37236. Its sponsoring institution is University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program?

The program director is Evan Dressel. The program coordinator, Tristin Casteel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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