University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville) Program
About This Program
Saint Thomas has a rich history in surgical education; since the 1940s there have been residents associated with the surgical service here. Our residency is maturing and we have now successfully placed our 6th class of graduating residents in top-tier fellowship training programs. The mission for our General Surgery Residency program is to train affable and technically excellent general surgeons, who can practice the discipline of general surgery independently as outlined and governed by the ABS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jeffery B Dattilo, MD
Ascension St Thomas Hosp West
Primary Program Contact
Melissa M Riley
Ascension St Thomas Hosp West
Locations
Ascension St Thomas Hosp West
UT General Surgery Pgm
4220 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38163
2000 Church St
Nashville, TN 37236-0001
50 N Dunlap Ave
Memphis, TN 38103-2893
1161 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-2104
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 21 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.