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University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program

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
4404711320
Program director
W. Heath Giles
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
724
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 724 applications and invited about 6.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
6.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White97%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
W. Heath Giles
Program coordinator
Maggie Hamblen
Coordinator phone
(423) 778-7695
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga

Surgery Residency 979 East Third Street, Suite B-401 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?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 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 724 applications and interviewed about 6.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program is located at Surgery Residency 979 East Third Street, Suite B-401 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 W. Heath Giles. The program coordinator, Maggie Hamblen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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