Eligibility of Resident Applicants
Resident applicants must meet the following qualifications for appointment to the James H. Quillen College of Medicine residency programs:
1. Graduates of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee
on Medical Education (LCME), or
2. Graduates of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada accredited by the American
Osteopathic Association (AOA), or
3. Graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. and Canada who have a currently valid
certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, or
4. Graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. who have completed a Fifth Pathway
program provided by an LCME accredited medical school.
Additional departmental requirements are as follows:
All graduates of U.S. accredited medical or osteopathic schools, along with ECFMG-approved international medical schools are invited to apply.
- Graduates of allopathic medical schools in the U.S. and Canada accredited by the Liaison
Committee on Medical Education (LCME) who also meet the following criteria:
Received scores of 180 or higher on USMLE Step 1 & 2 exams (within 2 attempts)- All interested medical students from our sponsoring institution, ETSU Quillen College
of Medicine, will be granted an interview.
- Graduates of osteopathic medical schools in the U.S. accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) who also meet
the following criteria:
- Prefer USMLE scores for all DO candidates. Received scores of 180 or higher on USMLE Step 1 & 2 exams (within 2 attempts)
- Received scores of 500 or higher on COMLEX 1 & 2 exams (within 2 attempts)
- Graduates of ECFMG-approved medical schools outside of the U.S. and Canada who also meet the following qualifications:
- Graduate of an ECFMG approved medical school within the last 3 years, unless you are currently in a U.S. ACGME residency training program
- Possess a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- Possess an ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa or be a U.S. citizen o Received scores of 220 or higher on USMLE Step 1 & 2 exams (within two attempts)
- Possess excellent written and spoken English skills o Completed one year of U.S. clinical (direct patient care) experience
- We do not offer externship or observership at this time.
Resident Applicant Selection/Recruitment
The Department of OB/GYN at East Tennessee State University seeks applicants who demonstrate
proven scholarship, a high level of preparedness, ability, and aptitude. Communication
skills, integrity, compassion, courage, and stability are as important as an enthusiasm
for patient-care, teaching and research. Greater attention will be given to applications
which include excellent reference letters and to candidates who have demonstrated
the ability to fulfill a rigorous curriculum. We will not interview applicants with
felony convictions. The Program does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age,
religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The Program uses Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to process and review applications. We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for all of our training positions according to NRMP policies and procedures. Only applications received through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) will be considered. ERAS normally opens in mid to late August, and we begin downloading files on September 1. Our deadline for all applications is December 1.
Resident Applications
To be invited for an interview, your application must be intact and complete. Your application is complete when we have received the following information via
ERAS:
- Completed application
- Medical School Dean's Letter Medical School transcript
- Three letters of recommendation indicating you ability to fulfill a rigorous curriculum.
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- CV
- USMLE or COMLEX transcripts - please remember that you personally must request that the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) send your USMLE scores to the ERAS Post Office for transmittal to programs.
- ECFMG Certification, if applicable
While timely submission of your application is encouraged, we will accept ERAS applications until December 1. Once your complete application has been received, it will be reviewed by members of the Interview Selection Committee. Interviews are granted by invitation only. We do not offer interviews applicants with felony convictions.