Student Affairs
Deidre Pierce, MD, MHA, CPE, FACP
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Dr. Pierce is responsible for oversight of the daily operations in the Office of Student Affairs. She graduated from Quillen College of Medicine and completed her residency here in the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pierce has extensive experience in undergraduate medical education as a clerkship and regional campus director and in graduate medical education as a past program director at institutions that include Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Pierce's philosophy is that the Office of Student Affairs is here to provide medical students with information about best practices for success in medical school to include career planning, wellness, policies, services and resources. The commitment is to support our students with academic and personal concerns aiming for a smoother medical school journey, ultimately leading to a successful career in medicine. Our goal is to help and empower students to be well, to enjoy medical school and assist them in overcoming challenges as they forge their individual trails. Our office promotes humanism in medicine while caring for the whole person. Core values involve advocacy, service, professionalism, excellence, diversity and inclusion and stewardship. Teamwork, collaboration, integrity and commitment are principles we honor to promote optimal student success and commit to continuation of the Quillen tradition of excellence. Dr. Pierce is committed to availability for student needs. She can be reached at (423) 439-2019 or pierced@etsu.edu
Amanda Stoltz, MD FAAFP
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Dr. Stoltz is committed to supporting the goals and values of the Office of Student Affairs. She is a graduate of East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine (QCOM) and Bristol Family Medicine Residency. After spending time as a rural family physician, Dr. Stoltz returned to the college of medicine as faculty in the Department of Family Medicine. Since then, she has served as residency program director and most recently, Director of Rural Programs at the Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Stoltz is dedicated to helping our medical students reach their greatest potential and supporting them throughout their journey. Dr. Stoltz can be reached at (423) 439-2063 or stoltz@etsu.edu
Janey Crabtree
Office Manager
Janey serves as assistant to the Associate Dean and is also responsible for managing the daily office and financial operations of the Office of Student Affairs. Janey can be reached at (423) 439-2019 or crabtrej@etsu.edu
Office of Student Support Services
Donna Nelson Barnes
Student Affairs Support Services Coordinator
Donna handles the daily operations of Student Support Services, MyRecordTracker and also provides assistance in other areas of the office. She can be reached at (423) 439-2034 or nelsonbarnes@etsu.edu.
Gavin Andrews
Student Affairs Coordinator
Gavin handles Learning Communities and the new Tri-TRAILS track. also handles lunch and learns and other duties as needed. He can be reached at (423) 439-2037 or andrewsg@etsu.edu
Carolyn Kerr
Coordinator
Carolyn handles MSPE/Dean's letters as well as other duties as needed. She can be reached at kerrcb@etsu.edu (423) 439-2014
Office of Financial Services
Joyce Underwood
Director of Financial Services
Joyce oversees the Office of Financial Services where students will find help on student financial aid matters and assistance in securing enough funds to meet their educational goals. Joyce can be reached at (423) 439-2018 or underwoodjp@etsu.edu
Christi Franklin
Assistant Director of Financial Services
Christi counsels students daily on the intricacies of financial aid so they understand the process and can receive funding for their medical education. She can be reached at (423) 439-2067 or franklincl@etsu.edu
Tom Whitelaw
Financial Aid Assistant
Tom assists with the daily operations of Financial Services. He can be reached at (423)439-2035 or whitelawt@etsu.edu
Office of Admissions
Victoria Street, EDD
Assoicate Dean for Admissions and Records
Tory is the Associate Dean for Admissions and Records and oversees the daily operations of these departments. Tory can be reached at (423) 439-2033 or streetv@etsu.edu
Vacant
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Records
assists the dean with daily operations.
Stephanie Cole
Admissions Counselor
Stephanie is dedicated to assisting prospective students as they pursue their goal of becoming a physician. She is available to discuss the application process, MCAT exam, and willing to counsel anyone who is interested in what it takes to become a physician. Contact her at (423) 439-2036 or colesd@etsu.edu
Amanda Cole
Admissions Coordinator
From the time your application arrives in our office until you get a final letter from us, Amanda oversees the flow of information. If you have questions regarding your application, she is the one to ask. She can be reached at (423) 439-2039 or colea@etsu.edu
Makenna Bishop
Admissions Coordinator
Coordinates the interview process and is secretary for the Office of Admissions and Records. If you call our office, Makenna can be reached at (423) 439-2033.
Office of the Registrar
Wendy Williams
Associate Registrar
Wendy is responsible for supervising student scheduling and registration, transcript evaluation, certification and transcript preparation, student record maintenance and advisement of students. She provides guidance to faculty, staff and administrators on policy and procedural issues and manages the computerized student information system for the Quillen College of Medicine. Wendy can be reached at (423) 439-2032 or williawl@etsu.edu
Sherry Bailey
Student Records Coordinator
Sherry processes forms and assists Wendy with student records. If you need assistance with deferments, hospital privilege forms, graduation certifications, licensure forms, certified diplomas or transcripts, contact her at (423) 439-2104 or baileys@etsu.edu
Erin Birchfield
Information Research Technician
Erin assists the students and alumni with deferment, graduate certificates, licensure form, certified diplomas and transcripts. She can be reached at (423) 439-2038 or birchfieldee@etsu.edu