How to Apply

Three Great Programs

The Department of Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, has three great residency programs located in Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport, Tennessee. Each is accredited by the ACGME and collectively trains 60 family medicine residents a year.

Our focus is on producing comprehensive, community-focused, patient-centered and compassionate health care providers.

We welcome applicants dedicated to the specialty of Family Medicine from U.S. Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical Schools, and from International Medical Schools recognized and approved by the Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners.

Applications are accepted utilizing the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We begin the screening process as soon as the ERAS post office opens and schedule interviews October through January/February. Applications are reviewed by our recruitment committee and preference given to candidates with excellent communication skills, US Clinical training/experience, motivation and leadership. View a list of our basic criteria.

All interviews are virtual. Invitations are sent throughout the season, September 28, 2022 through February 28, 2023.

Bristol ACGME Program ID#: 120-47-31-296
Family Med/Bristol 2066120C2 (Categorical) – ERAS

Johnson City ACGME Program ID#: 120-47-21-410
Family Med/Johnson City 2066120C1 (Categorical) – ERAS 

Kingsport ACGME Program ID#: 120-47-31-297
Family Med/Kingsport 2066120C3 (Categorical) - ERAS

We accept ECFMG sponsored J-1 visas only. We do not offer externships or observerships at this time.

Thank you for your interest in our programs! You can find additional information on Policies & Procedures on our Current Resident Resources page.