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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Internal 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
1403621318
Program director
Debra Bynum
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
31
First-year spots
Applicants
2,585
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.6%
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 Internal Medicine residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 31 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,585 applications and invited about 19.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed60%
  • Silver signal: interviewed27%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed24%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
31
Interview rate
19.6%
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

  • Women57%
  • Men42%
  • White61%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Debra Bynum
Program coordinator
julie golding
Coordinator phone
(919) 966-1216
Program phone
(919) 966-1456
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

126 Macnider Hall CB 7005 Chapel Hill, NC 275997005 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 31 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 31 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 2,585 applications and interviewed about 19.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 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 University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent University of North Carolina Hospitals Program a gold signal received interviews about 60% of the time, silver signals about 27%, 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 126 Macnider Hall CB 7005 Chapel Hill, NC 275997005. 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 Debra Bynum. The program coordinator, julie golding, is the usual contact for application questions.

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