University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Chattanooga, TennesseeUniversityTrains at Erlanger Medical Center
Listed among 208 orthopaedic surgery programs.
How it scores
- Clinical training30Bottom half in orthopaedic surgery
- Faculty depth50Top half in orthopaedic surgery
- Research37Bottom half in orthopaedic surgery
- Pay and cost of living36Bottom half in orthopaedic surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other orthopaedic surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga Orthopaedic 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 | 3 |
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 orthopaedic surgery
17 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
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- Tibial Glomus Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review of Unusual Orthopaedic Glomus Tumor PresentationAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Treatment of Adult Distal Humerus Fracture with Fishtail Deformity: A Case ReportAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga orthopaedic surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its main training hospital is Erlanger Medical Center.
How much do orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic surgery?
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