University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Chattanooga, TN(Chattanooga, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$61,559
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804700002
- NRMP Code:
- 1689180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Provide an environment for learning by exposing residents to a wide variety of neurological cases in the community. Erlanger Health is the main and largest tertiary medical care center in the region. Our stroke center has received the highest annual recognition from the American Heart Association in the fields of stroke care over the last 7 years. Provide a rich schedule of didactics, both in person and by virtual learning. Provide opportunities for research, quality and patient care projects.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,559
PGY-1
$61,559
PGY-2
$62,817
PGY-3
$66,548
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 23.9%
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804700002
- NRMP Code:
- 1689180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mounzer Yassin-Kassab
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2025 - 10/27/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/24/2025 - 12/12/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- June Start Date:
- June 10
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1689180C
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga
- Contact Person:
- Cleopatra Thurman
- Contact Email:
- Cleopatra.Thurman@erlanger.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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