Carolinas Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Carolinas Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4003600172
- Program director
- Lynneice Bowen
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,026
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 6.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 10%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Carolinas Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,026 applications and invited about 6.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 48 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
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 6.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates50%
- US DO graduates40%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs5%
Demographics
- Women60%
- Men35%
- White35%
- Asian40%
- Black or African American15%
- Hispanic or Latino15%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lynneice Bowen
- Program coordinator
- Kimberly Greene
- Coordinator phone
- (704) 358-2736
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Carolinas Medical Center
501 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 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 10% of residents at Carolinas Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Carolinas Medical Center Program offer?
Carolinas Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Carolinas Medical Center Program?
Carolinas Medical Center Program received 1,026 applications and interviewed about 6.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?
Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at 501 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?
The program director is Lynneice Bowen. The program coordinator, Kimberly Greene, is the usual contact for application questions.