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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Child Neurology residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals.

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About University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

ACGME code
1853621003
Program director
Jamie Palaganas
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
177
Latest cycle
Interview rate
43.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 177 applications and invited about 43.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
43.5%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Contact and location

Program director
Jamie Palaganas
Program coordinator
Ashley Myles
Coordinator phone
(919) 966-8178
Program phone
(716) 479-0415
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

UNC Hospitals Department of Neurology 170 Manning Drive. CB#7025 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7025 Open in Google Maps

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of North Carolina Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of North Carolina Hospitals Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of North Carolina Hospitals Program offer?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 177 applications and interviewed about 43.5% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of North Carolina Hospitals Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at UNC Hospitals Department of Neurology 170 Manning Drive. CB#7025 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7025. Its sponsoring institution is University of North Carolina Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

The program director is Jamie Palaganas. The program coordinator, Ashley Myles, is the usual contact for application questions.

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