Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Carolinas Medical Center Program

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

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About Carolinas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403611319
Program director
Kristi Moore
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
1,872
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carolinas Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,872 applications and invited about 17.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • 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: interviewed48%
  • Silver signal: interviewed31%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
16
Interview rate
17.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates60%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White70%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristi Moore
Program coordinator
Khyandra Murrain
Coordinator phone
(704) 355-6045
Program phone
(704) 355-0817
Sponsoring institution
Carolinas Medical Center

Department of Medicine PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232 Open in Google Maps

Carolinas Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carolinas Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Carolinas Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Carolinas Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Carolinas Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Carolinas Medical Center Program offer?

Carolinas Medical Center Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carolinas Medical Center Program?

Carolinas Medical Center Program received 1,872 applications and interviewed about 17.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at Carolinas Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Carolinas Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 48% of the time, silver signals about 31%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?

Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at Department of Medicine PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kristi Moore. The program coordinator, Khyandra Murrain, is the usual contact for application questions.

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