Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Carolinas Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center.

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About Carolinas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1203611221
Program director
Vishalakshi Sundaram
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
620
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Carolinas Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 620 applications and invited about 31% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
31%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White38%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American34%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Vishalakshi Sundaram
Program coordinator
Megan Davis
Coordinator phone
(704) 667-9772
Program phone
(704) 304-7131
Sponsoring institution
Carolinas Medical Center

Family Medicine Residency Program P.O. Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28207 Open in Google Maps

Carolinas Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carolinas Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Carolinas Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Carolinas Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Carolinas Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Carolinas Medical Center Program offer?

Carolinas Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carolinas Medical Center Program?

Carolinas Medical Center Program received 620 applications and interviewed about 31% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Carolinas Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Carolinas Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?

Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at Family Medicine Residency Program P.O. Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28207. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?

The program director is Vishalakshi Sundaram. The program coordinator, Megan Davis, is the usual contact for application questions.