Family Medicine Residency Program
East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of MedicineEast Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program in Kingsport, TN. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 18 residents in training. It reports 11.1% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $61,621. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1975 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2013
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “East Tennessee St Univ-TN”.
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Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareRural
RuralWomen's health
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
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Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
East Tennessee State University is a place where anyone, regardless of where they came from, can grow, succeed, and compete with the world's best. Our students, faculty, and staff are invigorated by new ideas, but we're not content to rest on theory. We roll up our sleeves, go out into our communities, and put those ideas to work. We earn prestigious awards and play at an elite level — but elitism doesn't enter our vocabulary. Bucs work hard. Bucs give back. Bucs put people first. Bucs go beyond. More about ETSU: East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. With a focus on hands-on learning opportunities, the university offers more than 160 programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels and serves approximately 14,000 students each year. ETSU is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt and has consistently been named among the most military-friendly schools in America. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly respected leader in rural health research and practices. The university also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. Located in northeast Tennessee, the university is at the center of a thriving arts and cultural scene and has been named the Top Adventure College in the Southeast.
Primary teaching site: East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine · Johnson City, TN
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine
PrimaryHolston Valley Medical Center/Ballard Health System
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $61,621 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$2,086/mo · 55 days on market7.69% rental listings MoM




Specials


Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine located?
- East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine is located in Kingsport, TN.
- Is East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine?
- East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine has approximately 18 residents in training.
- How much is rent near East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine?
- Median rent near Kingsport, TN is ~$875/month for a 1BR and ~$1,668/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 11.1% of East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine require?
- East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine?
- East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $61,621. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Family Medicine residency program positions as they appear.