Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
Residents will train at a level 1 trauma center that serves a large rural population and is a tertiary referral center for eye care. The hospital clinic is across the street from the main hospital and sees a wide breadth of pathology. Residents see their own patients in resident clinic. Residents will have the opportunity to rotate to community clinics and experience rural practice. Dedicated ophthalmic hospitalists oversee the hospital consult service 24/7.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
4
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
45
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
4
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2403666001
Beeper or Home Call
16
16
16
16
Program Director
First Name
Ann
Last Name
Ostrovsky
Degrees
MD
Address
ECU Health Ophthalmology Residency Progr
9A Medical Dr
Greenville, NC 27834-2805
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.408482 35.607652)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Alicia
Last Name
Garcia
Address
ECU Health
Ophthalmology
9A Medical Dr
Greenville, NC 27834-2805
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.408482 35.607652)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
6
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
20.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Total Positions
12
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
10
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://healthlibrary.vidanthealth.com/Library/HealthSheets/3,S,16229
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
On
ERAS_IND
Off