Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pediatrics Residency Training Program at East Carolina University combines tertiary care and primary care pediatric experiences to train proficient pediatricians. The program aims to equip residents with critical knowledge and skills for delivering comprehensive care while ensuring a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Residents engage in a variety of clinical settings and have the chance to work with diverse patient populations, ultimately preparing them for either direct pediatric practice or further specialization after graduation.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Pediatrics Residency Training Program at East Carolina University accepts residents from all over the United States and selected international medical schools, indicating a potentially IMG-friendly environment. Although specific eligibility criteria for IMG applicants can be inferred from this information, explicit details regarding IMG acceptance rates or the number of IMG residents are not provided. Furthermore, the program mentions training for medicine/pediatric residents, which may also accommodate IMGs, although they need to check specific eligibility details on the Graduate Medical Education website.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program accepts categorical residents, but specific numbers are not provided. It also mentions a training option for medicine/pediatric residents.
Program Website
Address
600 Moye Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834
Program Director
Sarah Leonard, MD, MPH
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a supportive environment with personal attention from faculty and a spirit of camaraderie among residents, although the specific number of categorical residents is not explicitly indicated in the text. The program emphasizes a humane training schedule and strong resident support.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum ensures exposure to subspecialty pediatrics, preparing pediatricians to provide comprehensive care and develop responsible habits for a broad range of pediatric patients.
Application
The application process for the Pediatrics Residency Program includes submitting an application through ERAS. The deadline for applications is usually in December for the following academic year. Interviews are typically conducted between January and February.
# of Locations
As the only facility providing tertiary care for pediatric patients in the eastern third of North Carolina, residents gain experience across a wide array of patient problems in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The pediatrics residency program at East Carolina University is structured to provide a blend of state-of-the-art tertiary care and primary care pediatric experiences, focusing on the six core competencies defined by the ACGME.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts 3 years, allowing residents to develop skills and expertise in general pediatrics and subspecialties.
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Alumni
Graduates of the Pediatrics Residency Program often pursue fellowships in various pediatric subspecialties or enter directly into private practice. Common fellowship areas include pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiology. Alumni work across various institutions throughout the United States, especially in North Carolina.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program emphasizes personal attention from faculty and staff, supportive education environment, resident support groups, training in generalist and specialty care, and humane schedules.
PGY-1 Salary
58000
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are typically allocated 3-4 weeks of vacation annually. Unused vacation days may have conditions regarding carryover, which the residency program outlines during orientation.