East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program
About This Program
ETSU Psychiatry Residency works with VAMC, a private hospital, Community MH Clinics, & ETSU providing varied in & outpatient rotations/electives (ECT, NP & Psychology consultation, Tele-psych, Sleep, Pain, Underserved, etc). 2.5 years of therapy training includes Psychodynamic, Supportive, CBT. Year specific didactics, QI, Grand Rounds, M&M, Journal Club, research, conference presentations. 1:1 faculty ratio. Our close-knit resident group enjoys faculty/resident activities: hiking etc
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shambhavi Chandraiah, MD
ETSU James H Quillen Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Linda G Sweeney, BS
ETSU James H Quillen Coll of Med
Locations
ETSU James H Quillen Coll of Med
Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
PO Box 70567
Johnson City, TN 37614
Po Box 70694
Johnson City, TN 37614-1704
Lamont & Veterans Way
Mountain Home, TN 37684
403 State Of Franklin Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
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.