Programs/Pathology-anatomic and clinical/East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program
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Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Johnson City, TN(Kansas City, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#106
Specialty Rank
$61,621
PGY1 Salary
55.6%
IMG %
#106
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3004721399
- NRMP Code:
- 2066300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 53
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 42.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The primary mission of this residency program is to produce board-certified pathologists who are able to effectively and competently enter the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine as generalists and are well-prepared to seek advanced fellowship training if they are interested in specialization. Our program offers residents a supportive and nurturing learning environment with a focus on the individual resident's educational objectives.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,621
PGY-1
$63,463
PGY-2
$65,734
PGY-3
$68,247
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 22.5%(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:
- 3004721399
- NRMP Code:
- 2066300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 53
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- M Salah Shurbaji
- Email:
- shurbaji@etsu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/25/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2066300C0
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:
- Terri L McFeature
- Contact Email:
- mcfeatur@etsu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 55.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 95th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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