Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.

About University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

ACGME code
3004711335
Program director
Ashley Scheiderer
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
390
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 390 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 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
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
390
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates60%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Ashley Scheiderer
Program coordinator
Pamela Guider
Coordinator phone
(865) 305-8994
Program phone
(865) 305-6052
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville UT Medical Center 1924 Alcoa Highway, Box 108 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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 390 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 3%.

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 108 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 Ashley Scheiderer. The program coordinator, Pamela Guider, is the usual contact for application questions.

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