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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Psychiatry 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
4003621166
Program director
Winston Li
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
1,004
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,004 applications and invited about 17.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health 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
18
Interview rate
17.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men24%
  • White74%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Winston Li
Program coordinator
Kimberly Dillman
Coordinator phone
(984) 974-2194
Program phone
(984) 974-2308
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

Department of Psychiatry CB 7160, NS30319 Neurosciences Hospital Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7160 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?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 18 first-year Psychiatry 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 1,004 applications and interviewed about 17.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at Department of Psychiatry CB 7160, NS30319 Neurosciences Hospital Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7160. 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 Winston Li. The program coordinator, Kimberly Dillman, is the usual contact for application questions.