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East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
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East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Introduction
James H. Quillen College of Medicine is situated on the main campus of East Tennessee State University and it is one of the most recent fully accredited medical schools in the country. It graduated its first class in 1982. The school provides a community-based program with an emphasis on the education of primary care physicians. Small class size is another characteristic of this school. The College of Medicine is located in a naturally beautiful environment adjacent to 3 small rural communities in East Tennessee: Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol.
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Academics
Two major curricular options are available: a Generalist Track and a Rural Primary Care Track. First- and second-year courses include: the human body, human developmental biology and genetics, psychiatry, biostatistics, epidemiology, cell and tissue biology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, pathology, immunology, clinical neuroscience, pharmacology, and practicing medicine. The third year of the curriculum is largely devoted to full-time clerkship experiences on the medical services of the affiliated hospitals and in physician’s offices. The third year has required clerkships of 8 weeks each in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/ gynecology, psychiatry, and family medicine. The fourth year consists of a choice of 4 four-week selectives, to include an intensive care experience, an inpatient subinternship, a specialty/subspecialty subinternship, and an ambulatory care subinternship, and a minimum of 16 weeks of electives.
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Unique Programs
Minority admissions: The school participates in a summer Premedical Enrichment Program and the Tennessee Preprofessional Program for minorities. Other degree programs: An integrated MD-BS program is available to ETSU students. A combined MD-PhD as well as MD-MS program are offered.
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Admissions
The basic premedical sciences plus 3 communications skills courses are required. Preference is given to residents of Tennessee. Admission is based upon a competitive selection process. Applicants are screened on the basis of academic achievement, MCAT scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, and work experience. The school may request supplementary information and a personal interview on the VA campus from applicants they are seriously considering. Transfer and advanced standing: Transfer to the second or third year is possible but extremely rare.
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Students
Letter grades are predominant, except for clinical electives, where a Pass/Fail system is used. Teaching: The basic science building, in the heart of Johnson City, contains all of the medical school’s administration as well as many classrooms, lecture rooms, labs, and offices. Many of the basic science faculty and research labs are also housed within this facility. Other: The school maintains a close relationship with other teaching hospitals, which includes 2 Level I trauma centers and 1 Level II trauma center, and more than 3000 patient beds for clinical teaching. Library: The medical library has a seating capacity of 113 and houses more than 100,000 books and journals. Housing: Available on and near the campus.
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