ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University
The ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency in Greenville, NC is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
ECU Health combined internal medicine-pediatrics residency in Greenville, NC, established in 1986. The four-year curriculum alternates between medicine and pediatrics every 4-5 months after a 16-month internship, with continuity care in a fully independent combined Adult and Pediatric Health Care clinic run by Med-Peds faculty.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Weekly Monday noon Med-Peds conference, a Friday IM conference with 3 hours of protected time, a Med-Peds POCUS curriculum and Yale primary care pre-clinic conferences.
- Each resident completes a scholarly project under a faculty mentor; the curriculum includes transition medicine and advocacy.
- Benefits include 28 days of paid time off, a $1,500 meal allowance, a $50 lab coat allowance and Step 3 reimbursement for first-year residents; moonlighting is allowed after Step 3 and the 16-month internship.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $69,514.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $71,231.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $73,784.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $77,148.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $81,147.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $84,285.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $87,178.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $91,543.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Colby B. Dendy, MD, MPH, FACP, FAAP
- Program coordinator
- Kristi Lynn Vena
- Associate Director
- Mirza Adam Beg, MD
- Address
- Brody School of Medicine, 307-MA ECU Health Medical Center, 600 Moye Blvd., Mail Stop 734, Greenville, NC 27834-4354
- venak21@ecu.edu
- Phone
- 252-744-3961
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 4 years.
A combined program that trains for board certification in both specialties.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.