The residents' experience in EMS is guided by the members of the Division of EMS, a separate division within the Department of Emergency Medicine. These modules include opportunity to ride over 56 hours with paramedic level paid, volunteer, and urban EMS agencies. Furthermore, residents become familiar with disaster management both during their EMS rotation and throughout their entire residency training. EastCare, the hospital's transport service consists of two helicopters and fifteen ground ambulances stationed both at Pitt County Memorial Hospital and four satellites throughout the 29 county region. Medical direction for EastCare is under the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Residents participate in medical and administrative decisions.
In addition, an elective rotation and research opportunities are available.