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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Pediatrics residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals.

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About University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

ACGME code
3203621178
Program director
Margaret Kihlstrom
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
1,172
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,172 applications and invited about 30.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research 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
21
Interview rate
30.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men29%
  • White63%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Margaret Kihlstrom
Program coordinator
Kelly Lear
Coordinator phone
(919) 966-3172
Program phone
(919) 357-8693
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

Pediatric Education Office Campus Box 7593 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7593 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 3% of residents at University of North Carolina Hospitals 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 University of North Carolina Hospitals Program offer?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program offers 21 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 1,172 applications and interviewed about 30.9% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at Pediatric Education Office Campus Box 7593 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7593. 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 Margaret Kihlstrom. The program coordinator, Kelly Lear, is the usual contact for application questions.

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