Welcome to ETSU Department of Family Medicine
Whether you are a medical student, physician, educator, patient, candidate for residency,
or other visitor, this web site is maintained for your benefit. Here, you will find
information regarding our department's educational, research, and clinical programs
and activities, as well as other useful information regarding our department, our
educational community, and the Northeast Tennessee region.
Department of Family Medicine Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide community-focused medical education and evidence-based, patient centered care; to improve health in rural southern Appalachia, especially among the underserved population; to model compassionate and efficient care using effective communication skills; and to advance scholarly investigation. We lead through excellence, collaboration and innovation.
Reid Blackwelder, M.D.
Professor and Department Chair