Physical Exams


The Physical Examination Section of the Primary Care Clinic is dedicated to assisting students in completing medical assessments requested for general screening purposes or required as a prerequisite to participation or employment.

Schedule an Appointment

When scheduling an appointment, please discuss your preference and have your availability ready to discuss alternative dates and times.

Types of Physicals 

  • General physical examinations are generalized, non-specific medical evaluations performed for screening purposes and are not typically utilized as a prerequisite evaluation to participation or employment or directed toward a specific symptom or diagnosis.
  • Special purpose physicals are physical exams completed for a special purpose, such as a prerequisite to participation in certain activities or employment.

Examples of Special Purpose Physicals

The following are examples of Special Purpose Physicals commonly performed at this facility:

  • Daycare
  • Foster Parent
  • Peace Corps
  • Pre-Employment
  • Pre-Marital Exams
  • Pre-Participation Athletic Physical
  • RecSports Evaluation
  • ROTC PT Participation
  • Summer Camp Employee
  • School/College Physicals
  • Travel Abroad
  • UT Child Development Lab
  • UT Police

If you do not see the physical you need listed, we may still be able to complete it. Please contact the physical exam section nurse at 865-974-2270 to see if your specific exam can be performed here.