Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine's Internal Medicine Residency Program is a distinguished program characterized by an intimate learning environment, outstanding faculty, and a strong commitment to patient care. With a small cohort of 36 residents, the program offers rigorous training that emphasizes both clinical skills and personal development, allowing residents to form close relationships with their faculty. Set in a nationally ranked tertiary care medical center, residents have access to advanced medical technologies and a comprehensive array of specialties. The program's fellowship opportunities further enhance the career trajectories for its graduates, many of whom choose to practice in the East Tennessee area.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) but it provides fellowship opportunities for residents which could hint at a supportive environment for IMGs. No specific eligibility criteria for IMGs were found in the text, nor was the acceptance rate for IMGs mentioned.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 Categorical Medicine residents per year in addition to a Transitional Program Residency.
Program Website
Address
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
Program Director
Guillermo A. Quiceno, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 36 residents, with a Categorical Medicine residency class size of 12 residents per year. The residents are engaged in various advanced training experiences, preparing them for competent and capable patient care.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes rigorous training in general medicine and subspecialty areas with opportunities for longitudinal learning relationships with dedicated faculty.
Application
The application process details can be found on the Residency Applicant Criteria page. The application requires the submission of specific materials, but the exact deadlines and interview dates weren't mentioned in the provided text.
# of Locations
The residency program primarily trains at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, a nationally ranked tertiary care center.
Fellowship
The Department of Medicine offers fellowship programs in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, pulmonary disease/critical care medicine, and hematology/oncology. Other fellowship placements for recent graduates include programs at affiliated institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The program has been described as "small but intense" by residents and students, emphasizing rigorous training combined with personal attention from the faculty.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically spans 3 years.
Housing
There is no information available in the text regarding housing support or options for residents.
Alumni
The text mentions that the majority of UTGSM graduates choose to make the Knoxville area and East Tennessee their home, but it does not provide specific details about fellowship placements or geographic locations of alumni.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
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