Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at ETSU focuses on educating future physicians to serve in underserved rural communities. The program emphasizes evidence-based research, clinical relationships, and offers opportunities for continuity of care. Residents receive tailored education and are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, preparing them for roles as primary care clinicians or hospitalists, as well as fellowship training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program welcomes International Medical Graduates (IMGs), as evidenced by their commitment to educating future physicians for underserved rural communities, which is especially relevant to IMGs looking for opportunities in primary care. Explicit mention of IMG acceptance rates or requirements are not provided, but the inclusive atmosphere suggests a supportive approach to IMG applicants. Additionally, there is an emphasis on career development for residents, which may benefit IMGs seeking to integrate into the healthcare system in the U.S.
Categorical Positions
Approximately 30 categorical residents are accepted into the program each year.
Categorical Positions (detail)
All categorical residents are assigned to a long-term continuity clinic.
Program Website
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1276 Gilbreath Drive, Johnson City, TN 37614-1700
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are around 10 PGY-1 MD residents in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at ETSU, reflecting a diverse cohort dedicated to serving various community needs and pursuing robust training pathways.
PGY-1 MD
Approximately 10 MD residents are currently enrolled in the PGY-1 year of the residency program, though this number may not be precise as it varies yearly and full data may not be available.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The exact number of PGY-1 residents who are International Medical Graduates (IMGs) is not provided; further investigation into the resident roster may be needed to ascertain this data.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum fosters scholarly activities, creates tailored learning environments, and provides continuity clinics for residents to establish clinical relationships with patients.
Application
The primary mission of the Internal Medicine Residency Program is to educate future physicians, especially those with an interest in primary care and subspecialty who will practice in underserved rural communities and beyond. The program aim is to produce competent internists, evidence-based researchers, and educators of future residents and the community. The application requirements can be found on the program's application requirements page.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple clinic locations, including Johnson City Clinic and Kingsport Clinic.
Fellowship
The residency program offers several fellowship opportunities post-residency, including Cardiovascular Disease, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases / Critical Care, Medical Oncology, and Pulmonary / Critical Care. Residents are well-prepared to apply for these fellowships or to pursue careers as primary care physicians. Recent graduates include a mix of both fellowship entrants and those entering primary care, highlighting the program's versatility in career preparation.
Resident Life
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at ETSU emphasizes training in underserved rural communities, promoting evidence-based research and competency in various medical disciplines.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically spans three years.
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Alumni
Upon completion of residency many of our residents are accepted into subspecialty fellowship programs while a number of others launch into primary care physician careers.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents have access to the same facilities and support staff as do the faculty in their own clinics. Weekly educational sessions addressing ambulatory topics are provided in the clinics. Residents measure the care they provide to their continuity clinic patients along various preventative and chronic disease management metrics using tools acquired during quality improvement didactics. All residents will participate in an ongoing quality improvement project based at their continuity clinic assignment.
PGY-1 Salary
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