East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program offers a strong inpatient curriculum, robust practice management training, and a unique rural longitudinal experience. Residents gain hands-on, full-spectrum care across diverse settings, preparing them for independent practice. With continuity in rural clinics and comprehensive exposure to both outpatient and inpatient medicine, we equip graduates to thrive in underserved and community-based settings. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Max M Bayard, MD
ETSU James H Quillen Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer N Edwards, BBA
ETSU James H Quillen Coll of Med
Locations
ETSU James H Quillen Coll of Med
Dept of Family Med
917 W Walnut St
Johnson City, TN 37604
Po Box 70694
Johnson City, TN 37614-1704
Lamont & Veterans Way
Mountain Home, TN 37684
400 N State
Johnson City, TN 37604-6094
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 31, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Sep 25, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.