University of Tennessee College of Medicine

University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Type	Medical School
Established	1850
Parent institution	University of Tennessee
Location	Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville (3rd and 4th years) , Tennessee , US
Campus	Main campus in Memphis with extensions in Chattanooga and Knoxville
Website	http://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is a distinguished medical school affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Centrally located in Memphis, it extends its academic offerings to Chattanooga and Knoxville, catering exclusively to 3rd and 4th-year students in these regions.

History

Tracing its roots back to 1850, the institution has undergone a series of mergers and reforms that have enriched its academic legacy:

• Originally launched in 1850.
• In 1911, a significant reform was initiated by merging the Medical Department of the University of Tennessee with the University of Nashville Medical Department. This integration also witnessed the absorption of the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• 1913 saw another merger with Memphis Hospital Medical College.
• By 1914, the University of Tennessee College of Medicine amalgamated with the Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department, further consolidating its stature in the realm of medical education.

Academics

Students pursuing their education at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine are awarded an MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree upon successful completion of their studies.

Affiliations

The College is closely linked with various hospitals and health systems, a testament to its comprehensive approach to medical training and practice.

See also

• Alumni