ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program
Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Greenville, NC(Greenville, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#44
Specialty Rank
$63,657
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#44
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7003632057
- NRMP Code:
- 3057700C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 108
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The ECU Med-Peds Residency trains compassionate, skilled physicians to serve the rural and medically underserved communities of eastern North Carolina. With a warm, family-like atmosphere and small-town charm, our program blends academic excellence with community engagement. Residents care for patients of all ages in our dedicated Med-Peds clinic. Built-in curricula include POCUS, LGBTQ+ health, health advocacy, and transition medicine-preparing residents to lead in any setting.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- 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
$70,649
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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:
- 7003632057
- NRMP Code:
- 3057700C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mary Catherine Brake Turner
- Email:
- brakem@ecu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2026 - 12/17/2026
- 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:
- 198
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3057700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- ECU Health Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- ECU Health Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Kristi Vena
- Contact Email:
- venak21@ecu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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