SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Carolinas Medical Center Program

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

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About Carolinas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403612246
Program director
B. Lauren Paton
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,335
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carolinas Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Charlotte, North Carolina, sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,335 applications and invited about 6.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
6.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White71%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
B. Lauren Paton
Program coordinator
Erin Baker
Coordinator phone
–
Program phone
(704) 219-3933
Sponsoring institution
Carolinas Medical Center

Department of General Surgery PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232 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 6% of residents at Carolinas Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carolinas Medical Center Program?

Carolinas Medical Center Program received 1,335 applications and interviewed about 6.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Carolinas Medical Center Program located?

Carolinas Medical Center Program is located at Department of General Surgery PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232. Its sponsoring institution is Carolinas Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Carolinas Medical Center Program?

The program director is B. Lauren Paton. The program coordinator, Erin Baker, is the usual contact for application questions.

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