Internal Medicine/PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7003632055
Program director
Michael Contarino
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
340
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.2%
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/Pediatrics residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 340 applications and invited about 23.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed28%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Interview rate
23.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women86%
  • Men14%
  • White86%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American9%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Contarino
Program coordinator
Robin Howard
Coordinator phone
(919) 966-6770
Program phone
(919) 962-2582
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

230 McNider CB #7593 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7593 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/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 7 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 340 applications and interviewed about 23.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 230 McNider CB #7593 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7593. 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 Michael Contarino. The program coordinator, Robin Howard, is the usual contact for application questions.

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