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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1603611059
Program director
Carlos David
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
320
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.1%
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 Neurological Surgery residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 320 applications and invited about 13.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

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 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.1%
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

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White71%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other21%

Contact and location

Program director
Carlos David
Program coordinator
Kelly Lanier
Coordinator phone
(336) 932-3248
Program phone
(919) 966-1374
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

Department of Neurosurgery 170 Manning Drive, CB 7060 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 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 Neurological Surgery 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 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 320 applications and interviewed about 13.1% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery 170 Manning Drive, CB 7060 Chapel Hill, NC 27599. 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 Carlos David. The program coordinator, Kelly Lanier, is the usual contact for application questions.