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Internal Medicine Chattanooga Applicant Information

Program Director's Welcome

Dr. Cary in his office.

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Chattanooga is the place where you can learn the art and craft of medicine from people who want to see you succeed and become the next generation of pace setting physicians practicing internal medicine.

Our goal is to prepare our residents for success in whatever field of internal medicine they would like to pursue. We have continually adapted and evolved our educational program to meet the needs of the learners we have on campus. Our faculty is passionate about teaching and care deeply about you as a physician that will serve many patients and the community you practice within.

Please look at our website as it is an excellent introduction to our training program. One of the greatest strengths of our program is the camaraderie of our residents. You will get to know the people you work and train with in ways that will form lifelong partnerships and friendships.

If you have any additional questions or would like additional information please feel free to contact our office or me. Good luck with interviews and please consider seeing us in Chattanooga! 

Curtis Cary, MD, FAAP, FACP, MRCP-(London)
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga

 

Internal Medicine Residency Program Highlights

  • 33 resident positions (11/year).
  • Protected ambulatory time using the 4 + 1 block scheduling model!
  • Successful matches in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Pulmonary / Critical Care, and Sports Medicine
  • Dynamic curriculum that includes experiences in global health, research, night medicine, and more!
  • Didactic time that includes case-based presentations and core lecture series with a rotating two-year curriculum.
  • Resident participation in national, regional, and local meetings.
  • Affiliation with the region's only teaching center and Level 1 Trauma Center providing safety net services for patients in multiple states!

Educational Benefits

  • Conference series that changes and evolves to meet the needs of each resident!
  • MKSAP 19 for all new residents!
  • Individualized educational programs with both inpatient and outpatient focus!
  • Conferences with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine (journal club, etc.), research, the business of medicine, and quality initiatives!
  • Proxy access to the UT Health Science Center Medical Libraries.

Special Benefits

  • Meal and CME stipends!
  • Vacation and leave time.
  • Reimbursement for travel to regional and national conferences if presenting!
  • Hospital cafeteria and food services that feature Chick-fil-a, Starbucks, Subway and more!
  • Tennessee has no earned income tax (i.e. no state income tax)

Conference

Internal Medicine Residency Core Lecture Series

  • Morning Report occurs Wednesday – Friday from 8:00 – 9:00 am
  • Noon Conference occurs Monday – Friday from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
  • This series covers a broad array of both general medicine and sub-specialty topics organized into a rolling curriculum

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds

  • First Friday of every month from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm as scheduled by the chair’s office  

Faculty and Resident Development Series

  • Monthly with all core faculty and residents scheduled to attend. 

Research Core Curriculum

  • Offered on a bi-annual basis as part of the Faculty and Resident Development Series. 

 

Virtual Interviews

This year our Internal Medicine Residency has made the decision to follow the recommendations and guidance from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine.

"In order to promote an efficacious and fair process for all residency program applicants, our program will conduct all interviews virtually for the 2024-2025  recruitment season.

We are honored that you are considering our Internal Medicine Residency for your Graduate Medical Education training.  Our primary clinical training site and major affiliated hospital (Erlanger Health) is a respected facility throughout our region, and Chattanooga is an exciting place to live and train.

Our Internal Medicine Residency requires applications to be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) only.  We do not accept any applications that are mailed, emailed, or faxed to our office.

When ranking our Internal Medicine Residency Program through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), our NRMP Categorical Program Code is 1689140C0.  We seek to match with 11 Categorical Internal Medicine Resident applicants each year.  

In order to be considered for an interview, your completed ERAS application and documentation must include:

  • MyERAS Application
  • Current Photo
  • Personal Statement
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Three - Four Letters of Recommendation
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter)
  • USMLE Transcript
  • For International Medical Students or Graduates, you must include your ECFMG # and a copy of your ECFMG certificate, if available, as part of your ERAS application packet.
  • Details about requirements for International Medical Students or Graduates are available via a link in the box on the right-hand side of this page.

Residency Criteria

  • Medical School Graduation date should be less than 5 years from the year that you are applying.
  • Passing results for USMLE Step 2 -- You must submit your Step 2 prior to submitting your rank list. USMLE results are preferred; however, COMLEX results are also accepted..

Please view links in the right-hand box regarding our institution's Resident Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment Policy as well as our Resident Letter of Agreement and Terms/Conditions of Appointment (Resident Contract).

Feb 19, 2025