Clerkships & Required Rotations

"I did all of my rotations in Chattanooga, and I could not ask for a better experience. The smaller number of students rotating here compared to Memphis allows for more direct interaction with residents and attendings while also allowing for increased responsibilities in patient care. I saw a diverse population during all of my rotations and got a ton of hands-on experience. Additionally, the skills lab in Chattanooga is state-of-the-art and gives students a chance to actually do OR procedures and gain valuable surgery skills and suturing practice. I highly recommend the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga and Erlanger for clinical rotations." 

-Dr. Jordan Halsey, Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

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"I had a phenomenal experience in Chattanooga and would highly recommend it to any medical student. The smaller class sizes allowed me to get more individual attention from attendings and residents, and I believe my education was magnificent as a result. Attendings not only knew my name but had an understanding of my personality as well as my strengths and weaknesses."

-Dr. Valerie Stine, Neuroradiologist, Kalispell, MT

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"I encourage everyone to do at least one clerkship in Chattanooga. I did almost all of my core clerkships in Chattanooga and had a great experience rotating at Erlanger. I was thoroughly prepared for the shelf exams and Step 2.

Here are some of the things I think are advantageous about rotating in Chattanooga:

• • Fewer students = more direct instruction from attendings & less competition for surgical cases/procedures
  • Direct participation in procedures/surgical cases is strongly encouraged; ask & you can do just about anything
  • For neuro/psych, you work directly under the attending
  • Faculty really invest in our education and take pride in the opportunity to work with students
  • Residents are very easy to work with and go out of their way to make you feel part of team
  • Surgical Skills Lab for Surgery & OB/Gyn clerkships: for anyone interested in surgery, this is a great way to learn & practice
  • Lots to do outside the hospital: Chattanooga Lookouts, Hunter Art Museum, Nightfall Concert Series, Tennessee Aquarium, running, biking trails, rock climbing, etc.

-Dr. Josh Lawson, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Chattanooga

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"Doing my clerkships in Chattanooga was the best decision I made in medical school. Everyone at the hospital is friendly. The small number of students in each clerkship allows for more one-on-one time with residents and attendings." 

-Dr. Julie Worthington, Internal Medicine specialist, Charleston, SC

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"The quality of education in Chattanooga is exceptional, the staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, all in a low-stress setting." 

-Dr. Josh Donegan, Internist at TriStar Skyline Medical Center, Nashville