Entering The University of Tennessee and the College of Business Administration’s Physician Executive MBA (PEMBA) program is a major milestone on the path of Physician Leadership.  You will begin a period of dramatic professional growth and development.  The challenging curriculum will help you think about and understand the business of medicine from a new vantage point and perspective.  Admission into the university and acceptance into the PEMBA program is highly competitive and we expect the class to fill quickly.

Before you begin your application, please carefully read and follow the instructions.  This will prevent delays in the processing of your application.

Apply By:
Please file your application before the following dates.

 2009 Academic Schedule

Program Fees and Payment Schedule

Program fees cover tuition, meals and breaks during residency periods, textbooks and course materials, special events, some software, transportation to and from classes or special events during a residence period, 25 hours of Continuing Medical Education (extracurricular), a personalized Leadership Development Plan, and various incidentals. You are responsible for transportation, lodging, the required notebook computer, and Internet connection charges.

Fees for the 12-month program are $59,000^{^}.  An advance program fee of U.S. $1,000.00 is required and must be sent in with your application.  Your tuition and program fees may be paid according to several monthly, semester, or annual payment plans.  Financial aid (up to the cost of attendance) and Veteran’s Benefits are available to those that qualify.  The advance program fee is refundable only if we deny your admission.  To learn more about available payment options and financial aid, please click here.

General Credentialing Requirements:

Applicants to the University of Tennessee and the Physician Executive MBA program must provide specific documents in a prompt and timely fashion as part of our credentialing process.  Applicants should: 

• Submit a complete application form and required supporting documents (forms, essays, short answer questions, C.V. or resume, and additional documents if you are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien)
   

• Pay the Advance Program Fee of U.S. $1,000.00 at the time of application.
   

• Make arrangements for timely delivery of original, official transcripts* from each institution from which college or university credit was earned to us at:

The University of Tennessee
Physician Executive MBA Program
608 Stokely Management Center
Knoxville, TN 37996-0562 USA 

*If educated outside the United States, this requirement is typically fulfilled by provision of official, individually attested mark sheets and a degree confirmation.  The mark sheets should be attested by the institution’s (as opposed to officials from an affiliated college) registrar or controller of exams.  More information is available from the web. [more]

Minimum Admission and Acceptance Standards:

When you apply, your application is simultaneously filed with the University of Tennessee’s Office of Graduate and International Admissions and the Physician Executive MBA program.  However, you need not complete two separate applications.  Our applicants follow a streamlined application process. 

University Admission

The University’s Office of Graduate and International Admissions (OGIA) will consider your application for general admission into the University. OGIA will notify you as to those documents that they need to process your file. After your application documentation requirements have been met, the OGIA will review your file to determine whether your application meets the eligibility requirements set forth for the university as a whole.   Typically, successful general admission into the University requires a:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent

• Medical Doctorate from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalen

• Minimum grade-point average of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0, or a 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study. Previous graduate work must have a grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or equivalent on all graduate work. 

Program Acceptance 

Consideration for acceptance into the Physician Executive MBA program takes place after the Office of Graduate and International Admissions has determined you are eligible for general admission into the university. 

The program’s faculty committee will, using a holistic approach, review your entire application, not just your academic record’s GPA, when making an acceptance decision. The faculty committee meets regularly so that you’ll have an answer without an extensive wait

About Your Application

• Begin by gathering the information you will need to complete your application or information needed by the university’s Office of Graduate and International Admissions and the PEMBA Program.
   

•  The first task to complete is to contact each higher education institution you have attended and to ask them to send official transcripts to us. Residency program certificates or transcripts that did not result in the awarding of college-level credit are not needed.
   

• Complete the online application form, including Advance Program Fee payment information, the short answer and essay questions. [view the essay questions]
   

• If you are a U.S. Permanent Resident or are a non-citizen already working, living or studying in the United States, please make legible copies of your documents to attach to them your application.
   

• Submit a copy of your resume or vita. We will use this information to further support an assessment of managerial potential.

Notebook Computer & Internet Connectivity Requirements

Successful completion of the program requires use of a notebook computer.  You will be required to purchase a notebook computer selected and configured especially for your studies from the University Computer Store. You must also have a good connection to the Internet.  A broadband connection in your home and/or office, such as those from your cable TV provider, a DSL connection from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP), or a true broadband (two-way) satellite internet connection, is highly recommended.  But, our systems are designed to perform well using a 56Kbps standard dial-up connection.  The program will publish a laptop computer specification in August prior to the beginning of classes.  The specification will be available on the web at www.pemba.utk.edu/admission/laptop.htm.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose  Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560, telephone (865) 974‑2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440.

Equal Access for People with Disabilities 

The University of Tennessee is committed to ensuring equal access to all programs for people with disabilities. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact The Office of Disability Services as early as possible to find out about what services are available. Eligibility must be established before services can be provided. The Office of Disability Services will coordinate efforts with each campus department to ensure equal access is provided. Disability Services can be reached at (865) 974-6087 or http://ods.utk.edu.

Accreditation Statement

Organized in 1916, AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is a not-for-profit corporation of educational institutions, corporations and other organizations devoted to the promotion and improvement of higher education in business administration and management. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. AACSB International accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in graduate (as well as undergraduate) education for business administration and accounting. All programs and curriculums offered by the College of Business Administration at The University of Tennessee are fully accredited by AACSB International.

Additionally, all courses offered by the College of Business Administration at The University of Tennessee are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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