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Out of State Applicants

The James H. Quillen College of Medicine is a state-supported school
and provides a very heavy preference for state residents. Applications from non-Tennessee residents are strongly discouraged except for those from the Appalachian region who desire a career in primary care medicine and those with outstanding credentials in every respect and a well-focused, documented career goal in the practice of primary care medicine. Well qualified minorities are encouraged to apply regardless of residency.

Residency status for admissions and fee payment purposes is determined at the time of application according to regulations established by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).

A copy of the TBR guidelines for determining residency can be found at http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/policies_guidelines/student_policies/3-05-01-00.htm .