University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Knoxville, TN(Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#105
Specialty Rank
$60,564
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#105
Anesthesiology Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0404711144
- NRMP Code:
- 1839040C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 143
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 19.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Since 1956, the GME program at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, has trained the next generation of physicians. The Department of Anesthesiology offers outstanding education and clinical experience to prepare residents for successful careers. Residents gain autonomy while managing complex surgical cases in a growing community near the Great Smoky Mountains. Our supportive program emphasizes clinical excellence, research, and professional growth.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,564
PGY-1
$62,458
PGY-2
$64,750
PGY-3
$67,520
PGY-4
$70,252
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $297K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $53K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,923,772
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.27
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
13.68
Gas (per gallon)
$4.22
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0404711144
- NRMP Code:
- 1839040C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 143
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jason Buehler
- Email:
- JBuehler@utmck.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/5/2025 - 11/3/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2025 - 1/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1839040C0, 1839530F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Peggy J Hoskins
- Contact Email:
- phoskins@utmck.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.8%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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