University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Public Health and General Preventive Medicine 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
3803621026
Program director
Shannon Aymes
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
66
Latest cycle
Interview rate
51.5%
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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals.

In the latest application cycle the program received 66 applications and invited about 51.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, which interview about 37.9% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program has 12%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research, rural 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed47%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed59%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed41%
Interview rate
51.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Shannon Aymes
Program coordinator
Amanda Harvey
Coordinator phone
(984) 974-4881
Program phone
(919) 924-3650
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

590 Manning Drive CB# 7595 School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC 27599 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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program has 12% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 66 applications and interviewed about 51.5% of applicants. The typical Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program interviews about 37.9%.

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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 240.

Do program signals help at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent University of North Carolina Hospitals Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 47%.

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at 590 Manning Drive CB# 7595 School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC 27599. 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 Shannon Aymes. The program coordinator, Amanda Harvey, is the usual contact for application questions.

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