UT Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga

UT Health Science Center College of Medicine, Chattanooga is a medical education institution in Chattanooga, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing health through collaborative and inclusive training in medicine, research, clinical care, and public service. The college serves medical students, residents, and fellows through a range of accredited programs, including 10 specialty residency tracks and 14 sub-specialty fellowship programs. It offers core and advanced clerkships to medical students from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and other U.S. medical schools, with training primarily based at Erlanger Health System’s Baroness Campus. The college has served the Chattanooga area for over 50 years, fostering healthcare excellence through its long-standing affiliation with Erlanger Health System.

The institution is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and maintains continued accreditation status without citations as of January 2025. It serves more than 250 medical students and 200 residents and fellows annually, training future physicians in a wide array of clinical disciplines. The college’s academic and clinical programs are deeply integrated with Erlanger Health System, one of the region’s primary healthcare providers, and its training sites include Children’s Hospital at Erlanger and other key clinical facilities. The college emphasizes hands-on education, research, and community-focused care, contributing to the health and well-being of the greater Chattanooga region.

Located at 960 East 3rd Street, the college sits just a short walk from several major healthcare and cultural institutions. It is approximately 0.1 miles from the Children's Kennedy Outpatient Center, Erlanger Health System, and the Central of Georgia 349 attraction, and about 0.2 miles from the Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts and Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation. This proximity to clinical care centers and community resources enhances the educational experience for students and trainees.

Chattanooga’s vibrant community, nestled among mountains and rivers, provides a dynamic backdrop for medical education. The college plays a vital role in shaping the region’s healthcare workforce, combining academic rigor with real-world clinical training to meet the evolving needs of patients across Tennessee.