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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Emergency Medicine 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
1103621130
Program director
Collyn Murray
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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 minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
13
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White91%
  • Asian2%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Collyn Murray
Program coordinator
Wynne Sheen
Coordinator phone
(919) 350-7828
Program phone
(919) 966-6440
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

UNC School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine 170 Manning Drive CB# 7594 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 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 4% of residents at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 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 13 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

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 minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent University of North Carolina Hospitals Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at UNC School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine 170 Manning Drive CB# 7594 Chapel Hill, NC 27599. 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 Collyn Murray. The program coordinator, Wynne Sheen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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