ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program
Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Greenville, NC(Greenville, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#168
Specialty Rank
$63,657
PGY1 Salary
9.7%
IMG %
#168
Family Medicine Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203611225
- NRMP Code:
- 3057120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 36
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Family Medicine program at ECU / ECU Health Medical Center offers comprehensive, high-acuity training in a collegial and supportive environment. Our medical center serves 21 NC counties, with a largely underserved population. The FMC experience is fast-paced, with brilliant and enthusiastic faculty in an exceptionally well-equipped facility which is a 5-minute walk from the medical center. Greenville is a comfortable and vibrant college town with easy access to the Crystal Coast of NC.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,657
PGY-1
$65,230
PGY-2
$67,568
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $300K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
88°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.13
Gas (per gallon)
$3.07
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203611225
- NRMP Code:
- 3057120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jonathon Mark Firnhaber
- Email:
- ecufammedres@ecu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3057120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- ECU Health Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- ECU Health Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Susan Brown
- Contact Email:
- brownsus21@ecu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 9.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 12th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 51.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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