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Vidant Medical Center/East Carolina University Program

Greenville, North Carolina

Psychiatry

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Internal Medicine-Psychiatry Residency program at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine is a five-year training program providing comprehensive training in both internal medicine and psychiatry. Residents alternate between internal medicine and psychiatry rotations, gaining experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. Launched in 1987, this well-established program maintains a close-knit community with typically two residents per class, totaling ten available spots. Graduates pursue diverse career paths, including academic positions and various medical subspecialties.

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Low Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Psychiatry

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or specific acceptance rates. However, it does not provide any restrictions on application eligibility for IMGs, suggesting that they can apply. Additionally, there are two residents in each class with a total of ten spots, implying a relatively small program. It is recommended that interested IMGs reach out directly for specific requirements, such as visa sponsorship or ECFMG certification.

Categorical Positions

10

Categorical Positions (detail)

Two residents in each class, total of ten available spots.

Program Website

Address

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, USA

Program Director

Internal Medicine-Psychiatry Chief(s): medpsychief@ecu.edu

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Current Residents

Overview

The program has a total of ten spots with typically two residents in each class. However, the distribution of current residents is not specifically mentioned in terms of their backgrounds (MD vs DO, IMG vs non-IMG).

PGY-1 MD

2

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

During this five-year residency program residents alternate between internal medicine rotations and psychiatry rotations, spending equal time in both, and between inpatient settings and outpatient settings.

Application

# of Locations

There are typically two residents in each class with a total of ten available spots.

Fellowship

Graduates have gone on to various career paths, including academic medicine, medical subspecialties, inpatient psychiatry, consult liaison psychiatry, and more. The program encourages looking at their alumni page for a complete list of specialties pursued.

Resident Life

Overview

The Internal Medicine-Psychiatry Residency program at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine is a well-established program that has been providing high quality combined training since its inception in 1987.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

5

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Alumni

The graduates of the Internal Medicine-Psychiatry Residency program at East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine have pursued various careers, including academic medicine, medical subspecialties, inpatient psychiatry, and consult liaison psychiatry. More details can be found in the alumni section of the program's website.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Well-established program since 1987, providing high quality combined training.

PGY-1 Salary

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