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ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

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
3203612182
Program director
Sarah Leonard
Location
Greenville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,031
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Greenville, North Carolina, sponsored by ECU Health Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,031 applications and invited about 18.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
18.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White63%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarah Leonard
Program coordinator
Latisha Scott
Coordinator phone
(252) 744-3041
Sponsoring institution
ECU Health Medical Center

Brody School of Medicine at ECU 600 Moye Blvd MA Rm 215 Department of Pediatrics 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 30% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% 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 10 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 10 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 1,031 applications and interviewed about 18.2% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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 ECU 600 Moye Blvd MA Rm 215 Department of Pediatrics 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 Sarah Leonard. The program coordinator, Latisha Scott, is the usual contact for application questions.

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