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East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program

Psychiatry residency program in Johnson City, Tennessee, sponsored by East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine.

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About East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4004721258
Program director
Shambhavi Chandraiah
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
737
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
27%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Johnson City, Tennessee, sponsored by East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 737 applications and invited about 10.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 27% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 53 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
10.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates35%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women23%
  • Men77%
  • White81%
  • Asian12%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Shambhavi Chandraiah
Program coordinator
Linda Sweeney
Coordinator phone
(423) 439-2225
Sponsoring institution
East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine

Box 70567 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 27% of residents at East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 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 737 applications and interviewed about 10.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program is located at Box 70567 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 Shambhavi Chandraiah. The program coordinator, Linda Sweeney, is the usual contact for application questions.