Carolinas Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Carolinas Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1803600002
- Program director
- Christopher Leon Guerrero
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 825
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 8.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 12.5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Carolinas Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 825 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 8.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates88%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christopher Leon Guerrero
- Program coordinator
- Candace Roadcap
- Coordinator phone
- (704) 355-8699
- Program phone
- (704) 631-0606
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Carolinas Medical Center
1010 Edgehill Rd. N Charlotte, NC 28207 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?
About 12.5% of residents at Carolinas Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Carolinas Medical Center Program offer?
Carolinas Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Carolinas Medical Center Program?
Carolinas Medical Center Program received 825 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?
Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at 1010 Edgehill Rd. N Charlotte, NC 28207. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?
The program director is Christopher Leon Guerrero. The program coordinator, Candace Roadcap, is the usual contact for application questions.