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ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Greenville, North Carolina, sponsored by ECU Health Medical Center.

About ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

ACGME code
3003621404
Program director
Maurice Richardson
Location
Greenville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
567
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Greenville, North Carolina, sponsored by ECU Health Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 567 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed11%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
567
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Contact and location

Program director
Maurice Richardson
Program coordinator
Jada London
Coordinator phone
(252) 744-1229
Sponsoring institution
ECU Health Medical Center

2100 Stantonsburg Road PO Box 6028 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 75% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 3 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 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 567 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 7%.

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

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is located at 2100 Stantonsburg Road PO Box 6028 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 Maurice Richardson. The program coordinator, Jada London, is the usual contact for application questions.

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