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ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

Psychiatry 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
4003621169
Program director
Portia West
Location
Greenville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,102
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is a not Available Psychiatry residency program in Greenville, North Carolina, sponsored by ECU Health Medical Center. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,102 applications and invited about 11.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
11.4%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women51%
  • Men49%
  • White49%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Portia West
Program coordinator
Aqiyla Simmons
Coordinator phone
(242) 744-2663
Program phone
(252) 744-2663
Sponsoring institution
ECU Health Medical Center

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health ECU Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic 905 Johns Hopkins Drive 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 33% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 13 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 13 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 1,102 applications and interviewed about 11.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is located at Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health ECU Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic 905 Johns Hopkins Drive 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 Portia West. The program coordinator, Aqiyla Simmons, is the usual contact for application questions.