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East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Johnson City, TN(City, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#182
Specialty Rank
$61,621
PGY1 Salary
29.2%
IMG %
#182
Pediatrics Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3204721381
NRMP Code:
2066320C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
228

Contact Information

Priya Narayanan Jain
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
50
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
56.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program trains residents to be competent and compassionate physicians who advocate to improve the health of children, their families, and the community. Residents learn to practice in a team-based model to provide compassionate and comprehensive care, and we foster resident commitment to child advocacy and health equity in underserved and rural patient populations.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,621
PGY-1
$63,463
PGY-2
$65,734
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Johnson City, TN
Metropolitan Area
City, TN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
Metropolitan Population
6,923,772

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

Nominal Salary
$61,621
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,243
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3204721381
NRMP Code:
2066320C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
228
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Priya Narayanan Jain
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
5/30/2027 - 1/1/1970
Interview Period:
10/13/2025 - 1/16/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2066320C0

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:
Dennis Calain
Contact Email:
calaind@etsu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
29.2%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
20th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
45.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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