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Carolinas Medical Center Program

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

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About Carolinas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1803600002
Program director
Christopher Leon Guerrero
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

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 5%.

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.

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