Application Information

ETSU Family Medicine Residency Programs

Family Medicine

Application Information

The Department of Family Medicine at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine offers three residency programs located in Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport, Tennessee. Each program is accredited by the ACGME and collectively trains approximately 60 residents each year.

Application Details

Applicants must submit a complete application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), including:

  • Medical school transcript
  • USMLE or COMLEX transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Medical school performance evaluation (MSPE), when available

Interview invitations are sent via email and are offered only to candidates with complete applications.

Apply through ERAS

  • Application Process

    Applications are accepted through ERAS. The screening process begins when the ERAS post office opens.

    Applications are reviewed by the recruitment committee. Preference is given to candidates with:

    • Strong communication skills
    • U.S. clinical training or experience
    • Demonstrated motivation and leadership
  • Interview Process
    • All interviews are conducted virtually
    • Interview invitations are sent throughout the season
    • Interview season typically runs from October through January or February
  • About the Program

    The program focuses on producing comprehensive, community-focused, patient-centered and compassionate healthcare providers.

    Applicants from U.S. allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, as well as international medical schools recognized by the Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners, are welcome to apply.

Interview invitations are sent via email and are only offered to candidates who submit a complete application via ERAS that includes: medical school transcript, USMLE or COMLEX transcript, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and medical school performance evaluation (when it becomes available). 

Criteria utilized by the application review committee to select candidates for interview is not limited to, but includes: 

Criteria for current U.S. medical students and graduates of U.S. medical schools: 

  • Passing score for USMLE or COMLEX Step 1.
  • No more than two failures total on USMLE or COMLEX exam transcript.
  • Passing scores of exams by the rank order deadline is strongly preferred, however, exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances.
  • Medical school graduation within 3 years of July 1 start date of residency.
  • Exception will be considered only for applicants who have worked either as an independently licensed physician or as a resident/fellow in a U.S. or Canadian accredited training program, with no more than two years away from independent practice or ACGME approved residency/fellowship.
  • Applicants must be eligible for licensure in Tennessee as outlined by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
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Criteria for current international medical students and graduates of international medical schools: 

  • Passing scores for USMLE or COMLEX exams with no more than one failure total on any Step exam (including step 3 if applicable). 
  • Applicants must have US citizenship, a Green Card or be eligible for J-1 Visa.
  • Medical school graduation within 3 years of July 1 start date of residency.
  • Exception will be considered only for applicants who have worked either as an independently licensed physician or as a resident/fellow in a U.S. or Canadian accredited training program, with no more than two years away from independent practice or ACGME approved residency/fellowship.
  • Applicants must be eligible for licensure in Tennessee as outlined by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Applicants with previous residency experience must submit a letter of recommendation from previous program director.

Secondary Screening: 

Applications are reviewed by our recruitment committee and preference given to applicants with excellent communication skills, US clinical training/experience, motivation, and leadership. A commitment to professionalism in comprehensive, community focused, patient centered, compassionate care is our expectation.