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ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

Surgery 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
4403611248
Program director
James Speicher
Location
Greenville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,200
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Greenville, North Carolina, sponsored by ECU Health Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,200 applications and invited about 7.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
7.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White81%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
James Speicher
Program coordinator
Kimberly Clarke
Coordinator phone
(252) 847-0865
Program phone
(252) 744-7648
Sponsoring institution
ECU Health Medical Center

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina Univ. Department of Surgery 600 Moye Blvd 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 9% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery 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 1,200 applications and interviewed about 7.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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. Department of Surgery 600 Moye Blvd 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 James Speicher. The program coordinator, Kimberly Clarke, is the usual contact for application questions.

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