East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine
The East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Johnson City, TN is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
East Tennessee State University Quillen cardiovascular disease fellowship, a three-year fully accredited program that began in 1981 with nine fellowship positions. Fellows rotate at Johnson City Medical Center, the VA Medical Center and the Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute, performing EKGs, echo, stress and nuclear studies, caths, device implants and EP studies, with outpatient continuity clinics at the VA and CVA and dedicated research time. Graduates have entered interventional, EP and noninvasive imaging careers.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications are accepted through ERAS; the inpatient services are covered by a rotating faculty on-call.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $63,471.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $65,367.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $67,706.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $70,295.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $72,871.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $75,636.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Vijay Ramu, MD, FACC
- Address
- PO Box 70622, Johnson City, TN 37614
- hillc@etsu.edu
- Phone
- (423) 439-8048
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Cardiovascular Disease fellowship training
Cardiovascular Disease is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in cardiovascular disease typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.