University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.