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UNC Health Blue Ridge Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Morganton, North Carolina, sponsored by UNC Health Blue Ridge.

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About UNC Health Blue Ridge Program

ACGME code
1403600326
Program director
Kyle Burnette
Location
Morganton, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
2,028
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
46%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UNC Health Blue Ridge Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Morganton, North Carolina, sponsored by UNC Health Blue Ridge. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,028 applications and invited about 7.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 46% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates12%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White46%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Kyle Burnette
Program coordinator
Michelle Collins
Coordinator phone
(828) 580-5357
Sponsoring institution
UNC Health Blue Ridge

2201 South Sterling st Morganton, NC 28655 Open in Google Maps

UNC Health Blue Ridge Program: frequently asked questions

Does UNC Health Blue Ridge Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UNC Health Blue Ridge Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UNC Health Blue Ridge Program IMG-friendly?

About 46% of residents at UNC Health Blue Ridge Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UNC Health Blue Ridge Program offer?

UNC Health Blue Ridge Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UNC Health Blue Ridge Program?

UNC Health Blue Ridge Program received 2,028 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UNC Health Blue Ridge Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UNC Health Blue Ridge 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.

Where is UNC Health Blue Ridge Program located?

UNC Health Blue Ridge Program is located at 2201 South Sterling st Morganton, NC 28655. Its sponsoring institution is UNC Health Blue Ridge.

Who is the program director of UNC Health Blue Ridge Program?

The program director is Kyle Burnette. The program coordinator, Michelle Collins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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