University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga General Surgery Residency
Chattanooga, TennesseeUniversityTrains at Erlanger Medical Center
Listed among 360 general surgery programs.
How it scores
- Clinical training23Bottom half in general surgery
- Faculty depth36Bottom half in general surgery
- Research42Bottom half in general surgery
- Pay and cost of living42Bottom 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 Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga General Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Main training hospital | Erlanger Medical Center |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $61,483 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,054 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 4.9 times |
| Visa sponsorship | J-1 |
| Positions a year | 6 |
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 Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga general surgery
26 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Engineered Tendon-Fibrocartilage-Bone Composite With Mechanical Stimulation for Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repair: A Study Using an In Vivo Canine Model With a 6-Month Follow-upAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident Indigent Care Clinic Optimization by Improving "No-Show" RatesAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Tibial Glomus Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review of Unusual Orthopaedic Glomus Tumor PresentationAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga general surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its main training hospital is Erlanger Medical Center.
How much do general surgery residents earn at University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga?
PGY-1 residents earn $61,483 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,054 a month.
Does University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga sponsor visas for general surgery residents?
The program says it sponsors J-1 visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.
How is University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga ranked for general surgery?
Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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