NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Neurology 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
1804700003
Program director
Denia Ramirez-Montealegre
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
569
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 569 applications and invited about 15.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurology program has 20%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
15.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Denia Ramirez-Montealegre
Program coordinator
Susan Benson
Coordinator phone
(865) 305-9919
Program phone
(865) 305-7900
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?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 2 first-year Neurology positions, and 2 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 569 applications and interviewed about 15.5% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program?

Applicants who sent University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 15%.

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 Denia Ramirez-Montealegre. The program coordinator, Susan Benson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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