INTERNAL MEDICINE

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program

Johnson City, Tennessee

ACGME ID1404721408
Program Code2066140C0
NRMP Code2066140C0 | 2066140P0

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

18

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

186

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

Year 1 Seats

18

Interviews Last Year

186
52%

Interview Ratio

10.3

% US MD

17.8

% IMG

62.2
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

3

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Interviews Last Year

186

Interview to Seat Ratio

10.3

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
220
Step 2 CK
220

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$58,084
PGY-2
$59,820
PGY-3
$61,460

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

229-266

Silver Signal → Invite

20%

Gold Signal → Invite

66%

No Signal → Invite

1%

US IMG → Invite

3%

Non-US IMG → Invite

3%

Highlights

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

18

Year 2 Size

15

Year 3 Size

15

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

48

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.4

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

56

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

2066140C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

3

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

18

Year 2 Program Size

15

Year 3 Program Size

15

% IMG Residents

62.2 %

% US MD Residents

17.8 %

% DO Residents

20 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

48

Total Physician Faculty

21

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.4

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

58084

Year 2 Compensation

59820

Year 3 Compensation

61460

PGY-1 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

15 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

56 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

186

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

2066140C0 | 2066140P0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-20 to 2025-12-19

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-19 to 2026-12-18

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Contact Number

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Johnson City Medical Center/Ballad Health System

Sponsor Institution

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine

Primary Institution

Johnson City Medical Center/Ballad Health System

Participant Institutions

Holston Valley Medical Center/Ballard Health System | Bristol Regional Medical Center/Ballard Health System | Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Mountain Home) | Johnson City Medical Center/Ballad Health System

Annual Hospital Admissions

26985

Annual ED Visits

48639

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Hospice/home care experience

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

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USA 13

Ban Al-Goran, DO

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, TN, USA

Landon Benyack, MD

Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Steven Dirmeyer, DO

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, TN, USA

Ryan Fabus, DO

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, TN, USA

Grant Garrison, MD

San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

Caguas, PR, USA

Cady Kadah, DO

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Blacksburg, VA, USA

Adarsh Manawa, DO

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hattiesburg, MS, USA

Cody Marik, DO

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, TN, USA

Steven Pollard, DO

Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Ostepopathic Medicine

Buies Creek, NC, USA

Afreen Siddiqui, MD

East Tennessee State University QCOM

Johnson City, TN, USA

Candace Thomas, DO

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, TN, USA

Ryan Trojniar, DO

University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Pikeville, KY, USA

Kenny Xu, DO

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, TN, USA

Jordan 1

Saba Daher, MD

Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine

Ar Ramtha, Irbid, Jordan

Pakistan 1

Shankar Lal, MD

Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro

Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

Nigeria 1

Nnamdi Omenuko, MD

University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine

Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria
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