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Carolinas Medical Center Program

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

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About 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
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.