Transitional YearUniversity Based

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Transitional Year 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
9994700130
Program director
Ronald Hamrick
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
474
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 474 applications and invited about 5.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
5.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Contact and location

Program director
Ronald Hamrick
Program coordinator
Kristi Gregg
Coordinator phone
(865) 305-9340
Sponsoring institution
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville UT Medical Center 1924 Alcoa Highway, Box 114 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?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program IMG-friendly?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program?

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program received 474 applications and interviewed about 5.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 Center 1924 Alcoa Highway, Box 114 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 Ronald Hamrick. The program coordinator, Kristi Gregg, is the usual contact for application questions.