The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville is one of the three College of Medicine campuses for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, with campuses also located in Memphis and Chattanooga. The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine and The University of Tennessee Medical Center partner together to form the region's only academic medical center educating students, residents, and fellows in medicine and dentistry in the East Tennessee area.
Each year approximately 150 medical students from The University of Tennessee College of Medicine and accredited schools across the United States elect clinical rotations at our institution. Medical students are considered an integral part of the health care team; receive individualized attention from faculty and residents; and experience diversity in patient backgrounds and clinical diagnoses. Many of our students remain at the UT Graduate School of Medicine for residency training as a direct result of their clinical experience as a medical student and often remain in the East Tennessee area to practice medicine.
Core clerkships for third year medical students are offered in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, neurology and psychiatry. Fourth year electives are offered to encompass all specialties and subspecialties.
Non-University of Tennessee medical students may elect up to three four-week rotations at the UT Graduate School of Medicine in their 4th year. Students must meet eligibility requirements in accordance with UT and individual departmental guidelines. All allopathic and osteopathic visiting students must apply via the AAMC's VSAS system.
UME News
Match Day 2023
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM) Dean's staff celebrated Match Day 2023 with seven Knoxville designated University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine fourth-year medical students on March 17, 2023, at Maple Hall. Learn More
K. Paige Johnson, MD Wins Golden Apple Award
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has announced that K. Paige Johnson, MD, has been named the winner of the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Overall Outstanding Clerkship Director at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM). Learn More
Dr. I. Reid Collmann's Legacy Scholarship
Medical students participated in research projects at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine through the I. Reid Collmann, M.D. Medical Student Education Fund which gives students an opportunity similar to that of former Dean Collmann's own student research experience. Learn More
Volunteer Opportunities
Check out our ongoing volunteer opportunities for UTHSC medical students to get involved with local community organizations and make a difference in the lives of others, while on rotation in Knoxville.
East Knoxville Free Medical Clinic:
What: Provide care to underserved patients of East Knoxville.
When: Ongoing. Mondays from 1p-5p
Where:2700 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
Click here for details and to learn more about East Knoxville Free Medical Clinic
Mobile Meals:
What: Provide meals to more isolated senior residents of Knoxville with food insecurity.
When: Ongoing. Daily from 10a-1p
Where:2247 Western AvenueKnoxville, TN 37921
Click here for details and to learn more about Mobile Meals
Second Harvest Food Bank:
What: Process donated and bulk food for distribution
When: Ongoing. Multiple open dates and times on weekdays.
Where:136 Harvest Ln, Maryville, TN 37801
Click here for details and to learn more about Second Harvest Food Bank
Salvation Army:
What: Serve lunch and/or dinner to residents of Salvation Army shelters
When: Ongoing. Multiple dates available Sun-Fri from 11a-1p and 4p-6p. Only 2 spots are available per shift.
Where:409 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN
Click here for details for volunteering for lunch at Salvation Army
Click here for details for volunteering for dinner at Salvation Army
Beardsley Farms:
What: Hand’s on deck with Knoxville’s food disparity efforts.
When: Monday - Friday 8am to 4:45 pm.
Where:1741 Reynolds Street, Knoxville, TN 37921
Click here for details and to sign up
Undergraduate Medical Education
- Third Year Clerkships
- Fourth Year Electives
- Visiting Medical Students
- Important Information for Medical Students
- Housing
- Collman Student Endowment for Research
- Medical Explorations Program
- Access to Careers in Medicine Scholars Program
- Staff and Contact Information
Upcoming Events
UTHSC medical students needed. Join us in building a brighter future. Support Habitat for Humanity by helping them build a new home for C'airra and her two daughters on June 24, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
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Research Opportunities
UTGSM offers exciting reserach opportunites for UTHSC medical students. To learn more about these opportunities please contact Jennifer Ferris.
Email - jferris@utmck.edu
Match Day 2024
