Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2604711164
Program director
Robert Quigley
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
270
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 270 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
11.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women13%
  • Men87%
  • White93%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Quigley
Program coordinator
Kimberly Davis
Coordinator phone
(423) 778-9202
Program phone
(423) 778-9008
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 975 E 3rd Street, Hospital Box 260 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?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program IMG-friendly?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program received 270 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 975 E 3rd Street, Hospital Box 260 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 Robert Quigley. The program coordinator, Kimberly Davis, is the usual contact for application questions.