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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Knoxville, TN(Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#300
Specialty Rank
$60,564
PGY1 Salary
10.8%
IMG %
#300
Internal Medicine Ranking
49th Percentile
Top 51% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404711409
NRMP Code:
1839140C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
39
Interviews:
150

Contact Information

Guillermo Andres Quiceno
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
41
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
17
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
12%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville internal medicine residency offers a high faculty-resident ratio in a friendly, diverse, and energetic medical center - located in an extremely desirable geographic area. Paid time off and travel reimbursement (up to $2500) for presentations at regional and national specialty conferences.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,564
PGY-1
$62,458
PGY-2
$64,750
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance: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

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

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

Nominal Salary
$60,564
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,117
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404711409
NRMP Code:
1839140C0YOG
Total Positions:
39
Interviews:
150
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Guillermo Andres Quiceno
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1839140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital
Contact Person:
Kristi J Gregg
Contact Email:
kgregg@utmck.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13
PGY-2:13
PGY-3:13

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
10.8%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
35th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
67.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

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