ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program
Surgery - Greenville, NC | ACGME Code: 4403611248 | NRMP Code: 3057440C0, 3057440P0
The General Surgery Residency at East Carolina University (ECU) offers a comprehensive training experience at ECU Health Medical Center, a high-volume tertiary care hospital serving a diverse and underserved population across 29 rural counties. With a team of 40 faculty and 30 residents, the program aims to prepare surgeons for clinical practice, competitive fellowships, and leadership roles.
Key program highlights include: - Diverse surgical experiences covering general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, transplantation, pediatric surgery, and more. - Support for residents interested in underserved populations through rural surgery rotations and global outreach opportunities. - Distinction tracts in Clinician Educator, Research, and Quality and Health Systems for professional development. - A dedicated year for research and scholarly work to enhance residents' academic credentials.
The program's academic setting is enriched by the joint collaboration between ECU Health Medical Center and the Brody School of Medicine. The facility boasts state-of-the-art resources including multiple operating rooms, Da Vinci Xi robots, a hybrid operating room, and a Clinical Simulation Center.
Residents at ECU can benefit from a supportive wellness initiative, aimed at promoting team member resilience and addressing wellness-related challenges, with activities such as wellness forums, surveys, and professional coaching visits.
Overall, the ECU Surgical Residency Program offers a robust educational experience in a supportive environment to train competent and compassionate surgeons.
For more details, prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the program's website.
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PGY1 Positions 9 ( 9, 5, 5, 5, 5 )
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Training
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Location
Greenville city, North Carolina
Living in Greenville, NC
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- Climate: Greenville has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Be prepared for high humidity levels during the summer months.
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- Education: Greenville is known for being a college town, with East Carolina University located in the city. This brings a youthful energy to the area and various educational opportunities.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Greenville is relatively lower compared to bigger cities, which can be a great advantage for residents, especially those just starting their careers.
- Proximity to Bigger Cities: Greenville is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours away from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, and about 2.5 to 3 hours from Charlotte. Both cities offer more extensive cultural offerings, entertainment options, and diverse job opportunities.
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