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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Surgery residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.

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About University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

ACGME code
4404711321
Program director
Andrew Russ
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
957
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 957 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White88%
  • Asian5%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Russ
Program coordinator
Patty Hamilton
Coordinator phone
(865) 305-9006
Program phone
(608) 469-5629
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville UT Medical 1924 Alcoa Highway, Box U-11 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?

About 2% of residents at University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 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 957 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

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 1924 Alcoa Highway, Box U-11 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 Andrew Russ. The program coordinator, Patty Hamilton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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