PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Carolinas Medical Center Program

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

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About Carolinas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3203611179
Program director
Courtney Brantley
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
894
Latest cycle
Interview rate
37.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carolinas Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 894 applications and invited about 37.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
37.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates65%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women84%
  • Men16%
  • White74%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Courtney Brantley
Program coordinator
Grant Pallesen
Coordinator phone
(704) 401-9302
Program phone
(704) 355-2000
Sponsoring institution
Carolinas Medical Center

Department of Pediatrics P.O. Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232 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 7% of residents at Carolinas Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics 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 16 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carolinas Medical Center Program?

Carolinas Medical Center Program received 894 applications and interviewed about 37.9% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?

Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at Department of Pediatrics P.O. Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?

The program director is Courtney Brantley. The program coordinator, Grant Pallesen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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