Memphis, TN
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $35,714
Tuition (Out of State): $68,806
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 165
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1911
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/medicine/
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 511
Average GPA: 3.71
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UT-COM
- 1. Other – OPTIONAL: Provide any additional information not previously provided in your AMCAS Primary application. (500 characters)
- 2. Academic and Research Experiences – OPTIONAL: Describe how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted you (academic, financial, medical disruptions, etc.). (2500 characters)
- 3. Other – 2022-2023 Tennessee Secondary Essay Prompts
- 4. Other – Optional essays: 1. Please provide any additional information that was not included in the personal comments section of your AMCAS Primary application (500 characters).
- 5. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to offer our applicants an optional essay prompt for this year's UTHSC COM secondary application. Please use the text field below to share how...
About the School
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine, established in 1850, is the oldest public medical school in Tennessee. Accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), it offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program and is a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The college operates across four campuses: Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, with the Memphis campus serving as the primary location. It comprises 27 departments in Memphis, nine in Knoxville, ten in Chattanooga, and one in Nashville. The college's mission is to improve health through education, research, clinical care, and public service.
Curriculum
The MD curriculum at UTHSC College of Medicine spans four years, with the first two years focused on foundational medical sciences and the latter two dedicated to clinical training. Students begin their education on the Memphis campus and, during clinical rotations, have opportunities to train across all four campuses. The college also offers a Physician Assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Facilities
UTHSC College of Medicine boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Simulation (CHIPS), a 45,000-square-foot simulation center designed for healthcare education. The college is affiliated with several teaching hospitals, such as Regional One Health, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, and the Memphis VA Medical Center. Additionally, the college's clinical enterprise includes multiple physician practice groups, including University Le Bonheur Physicians Specialists (ULPS), UT Regional One Physicians (UTROP), and University Clinical Health (UCH).
Demographics
As of 2025, the UTHSC College of Medicine has approximately 656 medical students and over 1,200 residents and fellows across more than 100 ACGME-accredited training programs. The college has a rich history, with over 16,000 alumni contributing to the medical field. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report ranked the college's primary care program 26th in the nation.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UT-COM:
Student Loan Burden: $317,271
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UT-COM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $317,271. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 99% Nationally
The cost of living at UT-COM is lower than 99% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: 910 Madison Avenue, Suite 520, Memphis, TN 38163
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