East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine
The East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Internal Medicine residency 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
Three-year internal medicine residency of ETSU Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, TN, with training at the VA, Johnson City Medical Center, Holston Valley and Bristol Regional. Residents have 8 weeks of continuity clinic each year, MKSAP and UWorld, and a long-term QI project tied to their clinic.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Rotations are scheduled in blocks across the VA, Johnson City Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center and Bristol Regional, with 12-20 weeks of electives in the second and third years.
- A weekly Academic Half Day covers the Department of Medicine education conference, longitudinal board review, core lectures and monthly forums; the Yale ambulatory curriculum is incorporated twice daily during clinic blocks.
- Every resident gets MKSAP 19 and UWorld and access to UpToDate while on inpatient services.
- The program says it has a 100% fellowship match rate (a statement made in its overview video).
- Applications go through ERAS, and the program is unlikely to offer interviews to applicants who do not signal it; applicants must have graduated within the past two years.
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 | $63,471.33 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $65,366.96 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $67,706.22 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $70,295.23 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $72,870.84 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $75,636.48 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
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- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
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- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Blair Reece, MD
- Program coordinator
- Jessi Brake
- Associate Program Director of Academics
- Harsha Vedantam, MD
- Associate Program Director of Research
- Shrey Gole, MD
- Associate Program Director of Clinical Competency and Procedural Skills
- Krishna Pulivarthi, MD
- Address
- VA Bldg. 1, Box 70622, Johnson City, TN 37614-0622
- intmed@etsu.edu
- Phone
- 423.439.6282
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 Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- 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 Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. 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 Internal Medicine residency?
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 Internal Medicine residency 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 Internal Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.