The Department of Pathology

Information for Applicants

Application Process

The University of Tennessee Pathology Residency Program participates in the NRMP match and accepts applications only submitted through ERAS© will be considered. Our residency program is listed as "University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program" under Anatomical and Clinical Pathology. Our program ID is: 3004711335. The deadline for applications is December 1 for appointments beginning in July.

The following are the basic criteria used in the evaluation of all candidates considered for our program:

1. ERAS Application
2. Resume' or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Personal Statement
4. Medical School Transcript (graduation date within 5 years)
5. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's letter when available)
6. Three letters of reference
7. Official transcript of USMLE or COMLEX scores

Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS©)

The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS©) is the AAMC's residency application service that transmits residency applications to potential residency programs. ERAS Post Office opens September 15 to all ACGME accredited residency programs. This is the date that applications begin to be downloaded. Applicants selected to interview will be emailed information about how to schedule an interview day. Interviews are typically scheduled beginning the middle of October and completed by the middle of December.

The MATCH

Our program participates annually in the National Residency Matching Program (The MATCH). Applicants are “matched” to a program using the certified rank order lists (ROL) from the applicants and program directors. However, if an applicant remains “unmatched” they may obtain a possible available position through the Match Week Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP).

Note: Registration with ERAS does not register the applicant for any established Match. ERAS is a separate entity and does not provide matching services. Residency applicants must also register with the National Residency Matching Program (The MATCH).

Information for International Medical Graduates

Our residency program is open to international medical graduates. In order to be competitive, an applicant should have scores of at least 82 on both steps I and II CK of the USMLE on the first attempt and a passing score on Step 2 CS on the first attempt. Step 3 is not required, but applicants who have already passed may be given preference. Fluent conversational and written English is required. While prior US experience, including clinical training or an advanced degree, from a US institution is not required, it is desirable. The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine sponsors only J1 visas for residents.