Office of the Dean
Greetings! Thank you for visiting the Office of the Dean. At Quillen College of Medicine, we take pride in our mission to educate outstanding physicians who will make a positive impact on health care in rural and underserved communities both here within the Appalachian Highlands and around the world. I encourage you to explore this site to learn more about our medical school, including our mission and goals, our structure, and our rich history that has been deeply rooted in the Mountain Home VA Campus of East Tennessee since the signing of the Teague-Cranston Act by President Nixon in 1972. If you have any questions, please contact my office by email at deanofmedicine@etsu.edu.I look forward to talking with you soon.
Dr. William A. Block
Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Dean | Quillen College of Medicine
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Quillen College of Medicine is to educate future physicians, especially those with an interest in primary care, to practice in underserved rural communities. In addition, the College is committed to excellence in biomedical research and is dedicated to the improvement of health care in Northeast Tennessee and the surrounding Appalachian Region.
Goals
- Excel in medical and biomedical science education.
- Enhance research and scientific discovery in education, biomedical sciences, and clinical care to improve the health of the region.
- Deliver high quality, patient-centered medical care through the innovation and transformation of health care delivery.
- Attain a diversified Infrastructure to sustain innovation, transformation, and excellence in medical and biomedical science education, research, and clinical care.