East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine
The East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Surgery 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
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine general surgery residency following the SCORE curriculum with a resident-led, faculty-moderated didactic and simulation curriculum. Training sites are Johnson City Medical Center (a high-volume Level I trauma center), Bristol Regional, Franklin Woods, Holston Valley and the Quillen VA; six full-time research faculty support research and 65 percent of graduates enter practice directly.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents get 15 vacation days, accrued sick leave, free malpractice, disability and life insurance, on-call meals, free parking and an emergency loan fund.
- ERAS deadline is November 1; USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1 and 2 must be available before review, only J-1 visas are sponsored and IMGs need one year of US clinical experience.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Christy Lawson, MD
- Program coordinator
- Mary Claire Rasmussen
- Assistant Residency Coordinator
- Lilygrace Honeycutt
- Address
- East Tennessee State University, Department of Surgery, Building 1, 2nd Floor, PO Box 70575, Johnson City, TN 37614
- rasmussenm@etsu.edu
- Phone
- (423) 439-6267
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 Surgery residency training
Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Applicants usually build a record of surgical rotations and a sub-internship before applying.
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 Surgery 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 Surgery residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Surgery 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 Surgery residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.