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ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7003632057
Program director
Colby Dendy
Location
Greenville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
332
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Greenville, North Carolina, sponsored by ECU Health Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 332 applications and invited about 31.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics interview rate of 28.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
31.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White65%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Colby Dendy
Program coordinator
Kristi Vena
Coordinator phone
(252) 744-3961
Program phone
(512) 797-0348
Sponsoring institution
ECU Health Medical Center

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina Univ. 600 Moye Blvd Medical Annex 307 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 8% of residents at ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 6 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 6 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 332 applications and interviewed about 31.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 at East Carolina Univ. 600 Moye Blvd Medical Annex 307 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 Colby Dendy. The program coordinator, Kristi Vena, is the usual contact for application questions.

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