University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chattanooga, TN(Chattanooga, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#173
Specialty Rank
$59,692
PGY1 Salary
3.6%
IMG %
#173
Pediatrics Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204711222
- NRMP Code:
- 1689320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 148
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 76
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
REGISTER FOR COFFEEHOUSES ON OUR WEBSITE! MEET US BEFORE YOU APPLY! Medium-size program (10 per year) where you are family. 3+1 (X+Y) schedule. GREAT patient continuity. GUARANTEED 1 golden weekend/ rotation. Well-developed mentorship & resident wellness programs monthly. Generous annual CME stipend. 6 weeks paid parental leave once in residency (if appl) in addition to up to 6 weeks of leave annually. Chattanooga: affordable, family-friendly, with outdoor activities & world-class attractions.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- 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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,692
PGY-1
$61,559
PGY-2
$63,817
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 100(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $286K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $79K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.6%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204711222
- NRMP Code:
- 1689320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 148
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Karla L Garcia
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/26/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 12/17/2026
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1689320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital at Erlanger
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital at Erlanger
- Contact Person:
- Ashley Q Thurston
- Contact Email:
- ashley.thurston@erlanger.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 80
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 46.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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