Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Oak Ridge, TN(Ridge, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#659
Specialty Rank
$59,000
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %
#659
Family Medicine Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204700003
- NRMP Code:
- 2384120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 115
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We have 5 dedicated electives grouped together during PGY3 to allow residents to form a track if they are interested. The program has already developed the following tracks if residents are interested: OMM, Metabolic, Palliative, and Behavioral Health. Residents can explore alternate tracks and work with their advisor to help develop it.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$59,000
PGY-1
$61,000
PGY-2
$63,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $286K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $72K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,923,772
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.19
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.05
Restaurant Meal
10.8
Gas (per gallon)
$3.33
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204700003
- NRMP Code:
- 2384120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 115
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Schindler
- Email:
- dblumens@covhlth.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2006 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2384120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
- Contact Person:
- Dana Blumenschein
- Contact Email:
- dblumens@covhlth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 75.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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