Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals.

About University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

ACGME code
3003611267
Program director
Siobhan O'Connor
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
569
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 569 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed20%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
569
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men38%
  • White75%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Siobhan O'Connor
Program coordinator
Michelle Hewlings
Coordinator phone
(984) 974-9132
Program phone
(984) 974-9154
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

BBB CB #7525 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7525 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?

About 6% of residents at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 569 applications and interviewed about 13% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent University of North Carolina Hospitals Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at BBB CB #7525 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7525. 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 Siobhan O'Connor. The program coordinator, Michelle Hewlings, is the usual contact for application questions.

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