Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Chattanooga offers a comprehensive Graduate Medical Education program, providing training for approximately 200 residents and fellows across various specialties. The institution holds Continued Accreditation from the ACGME with commendation for meeting all institutional standards without any citations. The program collaborates closely with Erlanger Health, greatly enhancing clinical training opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program welcomes International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as evidenced by the presence of specific resources and actions aimed at orientation and support for IMGs. The program offers an International Medical Graduates Orientation for Living in the US, which implies an acknowledgment of their unique needs and potential integration into the residency programs.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
10 Residency Programs and 8 Fellowship Programs, with an approximate 200 Residents and Fellows enrolled in the GME Programs
Program Website
Address
960 East Third Street, Suite 104, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Program Director
James W. Haynes, MD, MBA, FAAFP
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has approximately 200 residents and fellows enrolled and is noted for its collaborative efforts with Erlanger Health, a major affiliated clinical training site.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Graduate Medical Education (GME) training includes a core faculty of approximately 140 paid physicians, supplemented by over 300 volunteer physicians representing major medical and surgical specialties. The Office of Graduate Medical Education in Chattanooga administers residency and fellowship programs and offers services including counseling and support sessions for medical and PA students, residents, and fellows.
Application
To apply for residency at UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga, candidates must submit their applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Specific deadlines, required documents, and interview dates can be found on the program's website, under the 'How to Apply' section.
# of Locations
The residents will primarily work at the Erlanger Health system as the major affiliated primary clinical training site.
Fellowship
The program offers a variety of fellowship opportunities across multiple specialties. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine, among others. The program is associated with Erlanger Health and provides robust fellowship training, ensuring comprehensive post-graduate career paths for residents.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Chattanooga has received Continued Accreditation as a Sponsoring Institution, commended for substantial compliance with the Institutional Requirements with no citations issued.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Programs typically span 3 to 7 years depending on the specialty, with many accredited programs holding Continued Accreditation with Commendation without citations.
Housing
The program supports residents with housing resources, including information about local accommodations. Residents can connect with housing resources through their GME office. Specific stipends or partnered housing options may be available; further details should be confirmed directly with the GME office.
Alumni
Alumni of the UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga have pursued various fellowships, subspecialties, and positions following graduation. Most commonly, graduates enter fellowship programs in fields such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Surgery. The alumni network, however, is widespread across different medical institutions and geographic regions, including both academic and private practice settings.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Full-time licensed Counselor services available to all Medical and PA Students, Residents, Fellows, and Departmental Administrative Staff at no charge; includes individual, confidential counseling and didactic support.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents at UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga are allocated a specific amount of annual vacation time, which can vary by program. Unused vacation days may be eligible for carryover into the next year, depending on the residency program's policies. Specific details would be outlined in the residency manual.