University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Blending the art of science and medicine.
The UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga is a sponsoring institution for ACGME-accredited GME training programs and in continued accreditation status without citation (as of January 16, 2024).
Established through the Tennessee State Legislature in 1973.
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga is a regional campus including 10 specialty residencies and 14 sub-specialty fellowship programs. These programs support over 200 residents and fellows in addition to a medical student population of ~250 annually. Our institution is affiliated with Erlanger; a tertiary-care, level-three trauma medical center covering East TN, Georgia and Alabama.
Why Chattanooga?
Chattanooga - The "Scenic City"
The city of Chattanooga is surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes and other beautiful scenery. Some other highlights include:
- Music
- Art
- Dining
- Hiking Trails as close as 10 min to downtown
- Outdoor Activities
- Sports
- History
Check out this guide with resources to what living in Chattanooga looks like.
COMC Mission, Goals and Values
Quality Education: The UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga will provide the highest quality, state-of-the-art education for medical students, PA students, residents, fellows and practicing physicians in an integrated, multidisciplinary environment. Faculty will be recruited, supported and retained to teach, engage in scholarly activity/clinical research and provide the highest level of healthcare for area patients.
Cutting-Edge, Nationally-Recognized Research: Recognizing that medical education must be built on strong scientific foundation; faculty and students will engage in scientific research projects for the purpose of improving health and reducing the burden of illness globally.
Health Enhancements for Greater Chattanooga Area and Beyond: The region will have improved health outcomes due to the work of the UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga. Many of the institution's students will choose to stay in the region to practice; translating our excellence into better regional healthcare.
Excellence: Superior performance will be expected from all faculty, staff, medical students, residents and fellows.
Compassion and Social Responsibility: Faculty, staff, medical students, residents and fellows will embrace the reason we are here: To contribute to healthcare, one individual at a time.
Diversity: The UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga will recruit, educate and graduate an increased number of under-represented minorities and we will work to reduce health disparities that exist for persons of color.
Health Access: The UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga will work with physically and mentally challenged individuals and organizations, advocating for these individuals to ensure access to top-level healthcare is available for those who may not be able to navigate through and access health services themselves.
Medical Community Integration and Enhancement: Recognizing that medical education is best when information is shared among the medical disciplines, the UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga will offer educational opportunities where all students, whatever their areas of specialty, will work together and learn that a collaborative medical community is necessary.