Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Johnson City, Tennessee, sponsored by East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine.

About East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
3004721399
Program director
Salah Shurbaji
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
454
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12.5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Johnson City, Tennessee, sponsored by East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 454 applications and invited about 11% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
454
Interview rate
11%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Contact and location

Program director
Salah Shurbaji
Program coordinator
Terri McFeature
Coordinator phone
(423) 439-6790
Program phone
(423) 439-6789
Sponsoring institution
East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine

Department of Pathology PO Box 70568 Johnson City, TN 37614 Open in Google Maps

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 12.5% of residents at East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program offer?

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program?

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program received 454 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program located?

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Pathology PO Box 70568 Johnson City, TN 37614. Its sponsoring institution is East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Salah Shurbaji. The program coordinator, Terri McFeature, is the usual contact for application questions.

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