University of Tennessee College of Medicine Nashville (UTHSC) General Surgery Residency
Nashville, TennesseeUniversityTrains at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
of 360 general surgery residency programs
How it scores
- Clinical training65Top half in general surgery
- Faculty depth65Top half in general surgery
- Research31Bottom half in general surgery
- Pay and cost of living22Bottom half in general surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other general surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of Tennessee College of Medicine Nashville (UTHSC) General Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Main training hospital | Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $65,567 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,341 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 4.1 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from University of Tennessee College of Medicine Nashville (UTHSC) general surgery
9 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Ten-Year Follow-Up of Mitral Valve Replacement With the Epic Porcine Valve in a Medicare PopulationAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expert Consensus Statements on a Framework for a Standardized National Robotic Curriculum for Thoracic Surgery TraineesAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expert Consensus on the Multidisciplinary Management and Resectability of Locally Advanced Non-small Cell Lung CancerAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Nashville (UTHSC) general surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Nashville, Tennessee. Its main training hospital is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.
How much do general surgery residents earn at University of Tennessee College of Medicine Nashville (UTHSC)?
PGY-1 residents earn $65,567 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,341 a month.
Does University of Tennessee College of Medicine Nashville (UTHSC) sponsor visas for general surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is University of Tennessee College of Medicine Nashville (UTHSC) ranked for general surgery?
It is in the top 50% of 360 general surgery programs. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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