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HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville.

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About HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9994700001
Program director
Steve Embry
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
794
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville.

In the latest application cycle the program received 794 applications and invited about 11.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 42 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
11.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White54%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%

Contact and location

Program director
Steve Embry
Program coordinator
Dorothy Dickinson
Coordinator phone
(615) 342-3966
Program phone
(615) 566-6222
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville

2300 Patterson St Nashville, TN 37203 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program received 794 applications and interviewed about 11.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program is located at 2300 Patterson St Nashville, TN 37203. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program?

The program director is Steve Embry. The program coordinator, Dorothy Dickinson, is the usual contact for application questions.