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ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Greenville, North Carolina, sponsored by ECU Health Medical Center.

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About ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

ACGME code
1403611323
Program director
Thomas Blair
Location
Greenville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
3,858
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
67%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Greenville, North Carolina, sponsored by ECU Health Medical Center. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,858 applications and invited about 4.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed24%
  • Silver signal: interviewed17%
  • No signal: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
22
Interview rate
4.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates18%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs49%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White25%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other16%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Blair
Program coordinator
Debra Stevens
Coordinator phone
(252) 744-4560
Program phone
(919) 610-5703
Sponsoring institution
ECU Health Medical Center

Brody School of Medicine 600 Moye Blvd., VMC MA Room 350 Greenville, NC 27834 Open in Google Maps

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program: frequently asked questions

Does ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program IMG-friendly?

About 67% of residents at ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program offer?

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program offers 22 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 22 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program?

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program received 3,858 applications and interviewed about 4.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program?

Applicants who sent ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program a gold signal received interviews about 24% of the time, silver signals about 17%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program located?

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is located at Brody School of Medicine 600 Moye Blvd., VMC MA Room 350 Greenville, NC 27834. Its sponsoring institution is ECU Health Medical Center.

Who is the program director of ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program?

The program director is Thomas Blair. The program coordinator, Debra Stevens, is the usual contact for application questions.

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