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AAFP Directory of Family Medicine Residency Programs

University Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville , TN 37920-1511

Note: This page reflects data from 2006 to 2007

Director's Name: Amy Stevens, MD
Phone Number: (865)544-9352
Fax Number: (865)544-9314
Web Site: http://www.utmck.edu/fammed/
Email: utfprp@mc.utmck.edu
Program Code: 400760001
Program Structure:3A

Residency Location: Urban
Primary Hospital for Family Medicine Residency Admissions: Univ of TN Medical Center - Knoxville
Total Beds: 602

Number of Family Medicine Centers:1
Number of Hospitals for Admitting: 1
Number of Hospitals for Required Rotations: 2

Other Residencies (not services) in the Hospitals used for Required Rotations:
Internal Medicine, OB - GYN, Surgery
Year of Initial Approval: 1970
Total Number of Graduates: 231

Offered Positions 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 8
Post-Graduate Year 2: 8
Post-Graduate Year 3: 8
Filled Positions 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 8
Post-Graduate Year 2: 8
Post-Graduate Year 3: 9
Resident Females 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 1
Post-Graduate Year 2: 3
Post-Graduate Year 3: 5
Under-represented minorities 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 1
Post-Graduate Year 2: 0
Post-Graduate Year 3: 1
Resident Salaries 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1:$42,087
Post-Graduate Year 2:$43,187
Post-Graduate Year 3:$44,437
Weeks Paid Vacation 2006- 2007
Post-Graduate Year 1:3
Post-Graduate Year 2:3
Post-Graduate Year 3:3
Other Benefits:
Liability Insurance: Yes
Housing Allowance: No
Time Off for Conferences: Yes
Health Insurance: Yes
Meals: Yes
Funds for Conferences: Yes
Life Insurance: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Sick/Personal Time: Yes
Disability Insurance: Yes
Parking: Yes
Average Annual In-Hospital Night Call Frequency:
Post-Graduate Year 1: Every 4th day
Post-Graduate Year 2: Every 15-28 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Every 15-28 days
Night Float Rotation or Coverage yes or no:
Post-Graduate Year 1: Yes
Post-Graduate Year 2: No
Post-Graduate Year 3: No
Average Annual Frequency of Other Trips to Hospital as Result of Night Calls Taken at Home:
Post-Graduate Year 1: None
Post-Graduate Year 2: Greater than every 28 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Greater than every 28 days
Faculty to Residents Ratio During Patient Care Hours:
1 Faculty : 4 Residents
Full-Time Equivalent Staff and Faculty at the Residency Program:
FP-MD/DO : 12
Other-MD/DO : 8
Other Health Care Professional Faculty : 4
Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners : 0
Average No. of Half Days per Week Spent by FP Residents in the Primary FP Center:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 1
Post-Graduate Year 2: 4
Post-Graduate Year 3: 4
Residency Training Time in Required Rotations:
OB (in Hospital): Two months
General Surgery (in Hospital): Two months
Pediatrics (in Hospital): Five months
CCU/ICU: One month
Documentation:
Computerized System for Each Resident's Experience Does Exist
Resident Research:Required
Resident Organization in Hospital: Yes
Fellowship:
Offered in Sports Medicine, Obstetrics -- May Lead to Graduate Degree, Behavioral Medicine,Emergency Medicine, Homeland Security
Clerkships/Preceptorships:
Offered
Part-time or Shared Residencies: Not Offered
On Site Child Care Services: Not offered
International Rotation: Available

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mtns, this community based, univ-affiliated program is a lovely place to work and live. Faculty have skills in OB, geriatrics, public health, rural, sports medicine, and various procedures. Our goal is to assist residents in meshing their professional and personal goals through a personalized education plan. Faculty interaction, strong inpatient rotations and a diverse patient population provide a well-rounded experience.