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University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program

Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

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About University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program

ACGME code
4404700378
Program director
Julia Boll
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
789
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee College of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 789 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

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 70 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White93%
  • Asian13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Julia Boll
Program coordinator
Tristin Casteel
Coordinator phone
(615) 222-4056
Program phone
(615) 222-4070
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West UT Surgery Residency 4220 Harding Pike Nashville, TN 37205 Open in Google Maps

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) 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 (Nashville) Program IMG-friendly?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) 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 (Nashville) Program offer?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program received 789 applications and interviewed about 8.6% 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 (Nashville) 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 (Nashville) 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 (Nashville) Program located?

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program is located at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West UT Surgery Residency 4220 Harding Pike Nashville, TN 37205. Its sponsoring institution is University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program?

The program director is Julia Boll. The program coordinator, Tristin Casteel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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