Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Carolinas Medical Center Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center.

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About Carolinas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3403621095
Program director
Kelly Crawford
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
502
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.7%
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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 502 applications and invited about 12.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
12.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White87%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Kelly Crawford
Program coordinator
Sandra Watson
Coordinator phone
(704) 355-4406
Program phone
(704) 355-2000
Sponsoring institution
Carolinas Medical Center

Department of PM&R 1100 Blythe Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Carolinas Medical Center Program offer?

Carolinas Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carolinas Medical Center Program?

Carolinas Medical Center Program received 502 applications and interviewed about 12.7% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?

Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at Department of PM&R 1100 Blythe Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kelly Crawford. The program coordinator, Sandra Watson, is the usual contact for application questions.