Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Carolinas Medical Center Program

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

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About Carolinas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2603622104
Program director
Brian Scannell
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
601
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Carolinas Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 601 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White73%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Scannell
Program coordinator
Susan Kullstam
Coordinator phone
(704) 649-5497
Program phone
(704) 930-4497
Sponsoring institution
Carolinas Medical Center

2001 Vail Avenue Charlotte, NC 28207 Open in Google Maps

Carolinas Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carolinas Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Carolinas Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Carolinas Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Carolinas Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Carolinas Medical Center Program offer?

Carolinas Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?

Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at 2001 Vail Avenue Charlotte, NC 28207. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?

The program director is Brian Scannell. The program coordinator, Susan Kullstam, is the usual contact for application questions.