Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Carolinas Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center.

About Carolinas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1603600062
Program director
Scott Wait
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
305
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carolinas Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 305 applications.

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

Residents work about 65 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
  • Year of graduation limit

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
305
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
No
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Contact and location

Program director
Scott Wait
Program coordinator
Nicole Sherrell
Coordinator phone
(704) 796-7391
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Carolinas Medical Center

1000 Blythe Blvd MEB Suite 157 c/o Nikki Sherrell Charlotte, NC 28203 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?

Carolinas Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Carolinas Medical Center Program offer?

Carolinas Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Carolinas Medical Center Program?

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

Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?

Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at 1000 Blythe Blvd MEB Suite 157 c/o Nikki Sherrell Charlotte, NC 28203. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?

The program director is Scott Wait. The program coordinator, Nicole Sherrell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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