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University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chattanooga, TN(Chattanooga, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#194
Specialty Rank
$57,953
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#194
Emergency Medicine Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104721195
NRMP Code:
1689110C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
00
Female Faculty:
29.4%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Program has great exposure to a wide variety of patients and services.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$57,953
PGY-1
$59,766
PGY-2
$61,610
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chattanooga, TN
Metropolitan Area
Chattanooga, TN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
Metropolitan Population
6,923,772

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
100(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$286K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$79K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,923,772
Median Age
50 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.42000000000000004
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
80°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
75%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$57,953
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$57,953
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104721195
NRMP Code:
1689110C0STEP
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
William
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
215
Min Step 2 Score:
215

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:
1689110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Erlanger Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Erlanger Health System
Contact Person:
Velvet V Green

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
15

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
19.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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