HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Centennial Medical Center Program
Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Nashville, TN(Nashville, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$62,268
PGY1 Salary
15.4%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994700001
- NRMP Code:
- 2252999P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 125
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 234
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 42
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 29
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 28
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program has a strong foundation in clinical training on the fundamentals of medical care. There are also a wide array of electives to round out the training interests of residents in the transitional internship year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,268
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $311K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $71K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 133K
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.96
Gas (per gallon)
$3.07
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994700001
- NRMP Code:
- 2252999P0
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 125
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Steven Embry
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2025 - 1/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 234
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 234
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:
- 2252999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Latasha Shackleford
- Contact Email:
- latasha.shackleford@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 50
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 234
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 15.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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