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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Internal 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
1404711409
Program director
Guillermo Quiceno
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,065
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,065 applications and invited about 12.4% 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 13% 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
13
Interview rate
12.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates26%
  • US DO graduates61%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White63%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Guillermo Quiceno
Program coordinator
Kristi Gregg
Coordinator phone
(865) 305-9340
Program phone
(865) 305-9341
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville UT Medical Center 1924 Alcoa Highway, Box 114 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?

Yes. University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville 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 Medical Center at Knoxville Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville 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 Medical Center at Knoxville Program offer?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 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 1,065 applications and interviewed about 12.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 114 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 Guillermo Quiceno. The program coordinator, Kristi Gregg, is the usual contact for application questions.

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