East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Johnson City, TN(Kansas City, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#336
Specialty Rank
$58,084
PGY1 Salary
62.2%
IMG %
#336
Internal Medicine Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404721408
- NRMP Code:
- 2066140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 186
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 62.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program provides exposure to veterans, and rural & urban populations. We are a strong clinical program with all major fellowship options. We have a robust teaching curriculum that includes a weekly Academic Half Day, monthly Simulation Lab experiences, and both an inpatient and ambulatory curriculum in addition to the half-day. Our residents do get plenty of opportunities of teaching medical students. We provide subscription to U-world, Yale curriculum, and MKSAP.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$58,084
PGY-1
$59,820
PGY-2
$61,460
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $269K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,923,772
- Median Age
- 49 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
74%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
10.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.26
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404721408
- NRMP Code:
- 2066140P0
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 186
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Deidre Pierce
- Email:
- pierced@etsu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2066140C0, 2066140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Johnson City Medical Center/Ballad Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Johnson City Medical Center/Ballad Health System
- Contact Person:
- Hannah Powell
- Contact Email:
- powellhm@etsu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18PGY-2:15PGY-3:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 62.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 83rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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