UT Health Sciences College of Medicine - Chattanooga

10/14/2026

Meet Suha Tayyeb, a PGY-1 resident in our Internal Medicine program! 🩺

Suha is about all things first-year residency, from adjusting to life as a resident to learning new skills and gaining hands-on experience in internal medicine.

Hear more about Suha’s journey into medicine, experiences during the first year of residency, and what makes training in Chattanooga so special!

10/09/2026

A new era for health care education throughout Tennessee 🧡🩺

10/07/2026

Meet Aaron Barreto-Diaz, a 2nd-year resident of our Family Medicine program! 🩺

This week, we’re getting an inside look at Aaron's experience as a family medicine resident and his favorite things about the city we call home.

10/06/2026

A look back at our 2025-26 academic year. 🧡

We’re proud to share Chattanooga’s first annual report highlighting the people, programs, and progress working to strengthen health care in our communities.
Read at the link below.

10/05/2026

They teach more than medicine — they shape the physicians of tomorrow. 🩺📚

This World Teachers’ Day, we’re recognizing our dedicated physicians who share their knowledge, experiences, and time to prepare students, residents, and fellows to serve the health needs of communities throughout Tennessee.

Thank you for teaching, mentoring and inspiring. 🧡

10/05/2026

A great interview with College of Medicine Executive Dean, Mike Hocker, MD, and how the new interdisciplinary building will serve as a pipeline for the next generation of physicians.

Check out the interview below to learn more about the new building that will break ground this Thursday and what its collaborative role will bring to health care throughout Tennessee.

Dr. Michael Hocker, Executive Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, joins Action News 5’s A Better Memphis to discuss the university's upcoming groundbreaking on a historic $350 million, 300,000-square-foot facility. Dr. Hocker details how this recor...

10/02/2026

A look back at the Erlanger Scenic City Urology Symposium!

Last weekend, we had the opportunity to bring together urology professionals for a day of connection and learning here in Chattanooga.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support continued education and collaboration within the urology community!

09/28/2026

Meet Riley Seibenhener, a third-year resident from our Obstetrics and Gynecology department! 🩺

In honor of September being Women in Medicine Month, Riley is about why she chose to be in medicine, why she loves being in OBGYN and specializing in women's health, and what she loves about our scenic city.

09/24/2026

For up-and-coming talent, a rural residency offers variety, professional fulfillment, and a beautiful place to live. Physicians in rural areas have a unique opportunity to treat a wide array of health concerns, providing life-changing care to people without access to high-quality care. They are also uniquely positioned to become pillars of their community and enjoy life at a slower, and deeply rewarding pace.

Erlanger partners with UT Health Sciences to offer physicians in training a side of life they may never have considered but could ultimately fall in love with. For more information on this program visit: bit.ly/4iJkr3q

Speaking in the video: Dr. Andrew Smith, Primary Care Physician and Site Director for the Family Medicine Residency Track at Erlanger – Bledsoe.