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University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program

Pediatrics 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
3204711222
Program director
Karla Garcia
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
562
Latest cycle
Interview rate
47%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 562 applications and invited about 47% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 46 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
12
Interview rate
47%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates34%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men24%
  • White86%
  • Asian10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Karla Garcia
Program coordinator
Ashley Thurston
Coordinator phone
(423) 778-6217
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga

Pediatrics Residency 910 Blackford Street 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?

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

About 7% of residents at University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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 12 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 11 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 562 applications and interviewed about 47% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is located at Pediatrics Residency 910 Blackford Street 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 Karla Garcia. The program coordinator, Ashley Thurston, is the usual contact for application questions.

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