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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Dermatology 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
0803611066
Program director
Carolyn Ziemer
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
437
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 437 applications and invited about 8.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White72%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Carolyn Ziemer
Program coordinator
Katie Jelen
Coordinator phone
(984) 974-3839
Program phone
(984) 974-3900
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

Department of Dermatology, CB#7715 410 Market Street, Suite 400 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 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?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% 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 6 first-year Dermatology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 437 applications and interviewed about 8.2% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

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 Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at Department of Dermatology, CB#7715 410 Market Street, Suite 400 Chapel Hill, NC 27516. 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 Carolyn Ziemer. The program coordinator, Katie Jelen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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