Johnston Memorial Hospital Program
About This Program
Our residency program offers dedicated curricula in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Lifestyle Medicine. Approximately one-third of our residents are accepted into fellowship programs. Our core mission is to train exceptional physicians committed to serving our region. Community service is integrated into the curriculum. Our small program size allows for highly individualized schedules and mentorship tailored to each resident's career goals. The region enjoys a low crime rate and a cost of
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Karen Elmore, MD
Johnston Memorial Hospital/Internal Medi
Primary Program Contact
Heather Musick, MD
Johnston Memorial Hosp
Locations
Johnston Memorial Hospital/Internal Medi
GME Suite
16000 Johnston Memorial Dr
Abingdon, VA 24211-7659
Lamont & Veterans Way
Mountain Home, TN 37684
3 Sheridan Sq
Kingsport, TN 37660
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 2 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.