The Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Programs (2024)



The Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Programs (1)

Internal Medicine Residency Program

The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM) Internal Medicine Residency program is comprised of an outstanding team of resident physicians, faculty, and staff with the charge to deliver world class patient care, advance medical knowledge through research and inquiry, and improve the quality of healthcare. The program size of 36 residents and low resident to faculty ratio provides an environment where residents can form longitudinal learning relationships with dedicated general medicine and subspecialty faculty. This program has been described as "small but intense" by residents and students alike, reflecting well the department's emphasis on rigorous training combined with personal attention from the faculty.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center, the nationally ranked tertiary care medical center where most training occurs, maintains a deep commitment to medical education. Since 1956 this facility has trained thousands of medical students and resident physicians in the ever-growing residency and fellowship programs. Patients have access to a broad array of specialty and technology driven care, built upon a base of an outstanding primary care network. The Department of Medicine has fellowship programs in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, pulmonary disease/critical care medicine and hematology/oncology with a residency class size of 12 Categorical Medicine residents per year in addition to a Transitional Program Residency. The direct patient care provided by our department and the physicians who trained here and practice in the region are critical to the life of the East Tennessee community. The majority of UTGSM graduates choose to make the Knoxville area and East Tennessee their home.


For more information regarding applying to the Internal Medicine Residency Program, please visit Residency Applicant Criteria.

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9th Annual Department of Medicine Research Awards

On June 13th, 2023, the Department of Medicine held the 9th Annual Residents' and Fellows' Research Contest. A faculty committee reviewed the research papers submitted by Department of Medicine residents and fellows and selected the top three to present at the Research Awards. The audience voted to select the placement of the winners. Dr. Sam Treat won first place with "Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy of Nebulized Long-acting Bronchodilators versus Short-acting Bronchodilators in Hospitalized Patients with Exacerbations of COPD," Dr. Ben Fogelson won second place with "Increase in aortic valve mean gradient day after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Role of Mitral Regurgitation," and Dr. Martin Valdes won third place with "Correlation of Subjective Perceived Activity and Weakness Score (PAWS) with Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP) and Peak Inspiratory Flow Rate (PIFR)."

Welcome New Residents

2023 The Department of Medicine welcomes the following new residents and fellows:

Zaid Ahmad, MD - Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN

Aladen Amro, DO - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN

Maria Brandel, DO - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN

Jacob Daniel, DO - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN

Nathan Gaylor, DO - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN

Kevin Gurrala, DO - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN

Anna Harrison, MD - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL

Bita Inman, DO- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN

John Mottern, DO- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Carolinas Campus, Spartanburg, SC

Taylor Smith, DO - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN

Stefan Weston, DO - Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan AL

Jesse Woodall, IV, DO - William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS

New Transitional Year Residents

Christopher Harper, MD - University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN

Forrest Kwong, MD - Oregon Health and Sciences University, School of Medicine, Portland, OR

Christopher Pearce, MD - Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Tucker Roof, MD - University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN

Keaton Rummel, MD- University of North Dakota, School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND

Andrew Skipper, MD - University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Charlotteville, VA

New Cardiovascular Disease Fellows

Matthew Bruner, MD - Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV; Internal Medicine Residency, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Ray Dieter, MD - College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN; Internal Medicine Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Ben Fogelson, DO, MBA - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN; Internal Medicine Residency, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, TN

New Interventional Cardiology Fellow

James Livesay, DO - Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, KY; Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, TN

New Pulmonary Medicine/Critical Care Fellows

Brandon Miller, MD - Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN; Internal Medicine Residency, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Raghu Tiperneni, MD - Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad, India; Internal Medicine Residency, Rutgers Health, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ

Ghassan Wadi, MBBS- University of Jordan School of Medicine, Amman, Jordan; Internal Medicine Residency, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, TN

New Hematology/Oncology Fellows

Omar Alsharif, MD - College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN; Internal Medicine Residency, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Lindsay Rumberger, MD - Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; Internal Medicine Residency, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, TN

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Internal Medicine Residency Program

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Guillermo A. Quiceno, MD

Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency

865-305-9340


UT Internal Medicine Patient Care Center

Our office is staffed with 8 Board-Certified Internists and 30 resident physicians dedicated to serving the primary care needs of the East TN community. Each patient will be seen by a resident physician under the supervision and guidance of an attending physician. Our staff proudly endorses being a part of a large teaching academic center and our mission of healing, education, and discovery can be seen with each office visit. As part of that mission, patients are encouraged to actively participate in their health care decisions. For more information, please read the brochure.

Message from the Clinical Director

The Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Programs (2)Our goal in the center is to provide comprehensive medical care through a team approach. Your resident physician will manage your care under the guidance and supervision of an experienced attending physician. We consider our patients an important part of the healthcare team and invite them to participate in their healthcare decision making. - Juli Williams MD

Please call 865-305-9410 for patient referrals.

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FAQs

What are the odds of matching with 3 interviews? ›

Thus, each interview you add from 1 to 3 increases your chances of matching by an average of 20%.

How hard is it to get into internal medicine residency? ›

Are Internal Medicine residency programs competitive? Fortunately no—IM residencies are among the least competitive programs, and are quite accessible to DO students as well, although to a lesser extent than those in Family Medicine.

How many interviews do I need to match internal medicine? ›

You want to go on at least 8-10 interviews. You can consider canceling some interviews if you have more than 8-10 scheduled. We recommend that you discuss this with your DOM advisor. Try to give programs as much lead time as possible so someone else can have the interview spot.

How many interviews are enough for a match for IMG? ›

The bottom line is that if you have 5-7 interviews as an IMG, you are right at the 50th percentile. This also translates to a 50% chance of matching. So if you have 5 or more interviews, your chances of matching is 50%. We tell our clients that as an IMG we are trying to secure 5 interviews or more.

How many people get selected for first round interviews? ›

Only 20% Of the Applicants Get to the Interview Round.

Did you get the interview call? Take heart to the fact that you have probably beaten 6 candidates to secure this opportunity. On average, 118 candidates apply for one single job, of whom only 20% are interviewed.

How do I increase my chances of a residency match? ›

Strengthening Your Residency Application

This involves meeting residency requirements, excelling in medical school, and gaining relevant clinical experience. Additionally, participating in extracurricular activities, research, and community service can set you apart from other candidates.

What is the toughest aspect of internal medicine residency? ›

The inpatient ward is the most challenging part of an Internal Medicine residency. This is where medical residents manage a broad spectrum of diseases and medical conditions.

What is the hardest residency program? ›

The hardest specialties to match into are those with stringent selection criteria and fewer residency slots. These include competitive fields like Orthopedic Surgery and Ophthalmology, where the demand for positions significantly exceeds the supply.

What is the toughest aspect of internal medicine? ›

In internal medicine, one of the most daunting challenges is diagnosing complex cases involving multi-system diseases.

How competitive am I for internal medicine? ›

Overall Competitiveness of Internal Medicine Residency and Chances of Matching. The overall competitiveness level of internal medicine is Low for a U.S. senior. With a Step 1 score of 200, the probability of matching is 91%. With a Step 1 score of >240, the probability is 98%.

How many internal medicine residency programs should I apply to? ›

We recommend that you apply to a maximum of 30–35 programs. The ideal range would be between 15–35 programs. Considering the students that submitted the above number of applications had a 94.8% match rate, it's safe to say you can follow these averages as guidelines during your own residency application process.

Do all internal candidates get an interview? ›

Internal candidates usually have to follow the same formal process as an external candidate of applying and interviewing for the new role they are interested in.

How many interviews do most residency applicants get? ›

The probability of matching is related to the number of contiguous ranks. For allopathic and osteopathic senior medical students, the probability of matching is 80% at around 6–7 contiguous ranks and becomes > 95% at around 11–12. Therefore, the typical applicant should aim for 11–12 interviews.

How many interviews is enough for residency? ›

Dr. Allen said that University of Washington tells students that 15 interviews is a good number to aim for. So, an early invitation from a school in the middle of your list—depending on how long your list is—may be one you should strongly consider accepting.

Can I match with one interview? ›

Remember, even if you have a single interview you have an equal chance of matching. For such candidates we highly recommend honing in on your interview skills early so that you can be extensively prepared for a successful interview and Match! The moral is there is no need to panic!

Is it common to have 3 interviews? ›

A hiring manager assesses potential candidates, their capabilities, and overall suitability for a job position after completing several rounds of interviews, which sometimes include a third interview. The third is also typically the final interview in a hiring process.

Will I get the job after 3 interviews? ›

Does a 3rd Interview Mean I Got the Job? This is not necessarily the case. The purpose of a third interview is to address concerns the hiring team may have. It's also an opportunity to meet the team and senior leadership.

Is it normal to have 3 interviews for a job? ›

Most applicants never make it to the first interview. And if the company wants to bring you back for a third interview, your chances of being hired are better than average. We've already given you advice about what to expect from a second interview, but meeting the hiring manager for the third time is different.

Is it normal to have 3 interviews? ›

So while there isn't a strict “normal” number of interview rounds, you can generally expect at least a couple of rounds in most hiring processes. Remember to write an interview follow-up email to thank the interviewer for their time and express your continued interest in the role.

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