ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program
About This Program
The Mission of the General Surgery Training Program is to graduate compassionate, competent and professional surgeons that will contribute positively to their patients' lives and their communities. We cultivate a diverse learning environment that trains surgeons to deliver excellent clinical care, advance healthcare quality, pursue teaching and research, and lead multidisciplinary teams. This mission aligns with the Sponsoring Institutions' mission statement, "To improve the health and well-bein
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
James Speicher, MD
ECU Brody Sch of Med/ECU Health Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lesley Haislip
ECU Brody Sch of Med/ECU Health Med Ctr
Locations
ECU Brody Sch of Med/ECU Health Med Ctr
MA 231 Mailstop 639 Dept of Surgery
600 Moye Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
1850 W Arlington Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
211 Virginia Rd
Edenton, NC 27932
600 Moye Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.