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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Surgery 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
4403621245
Program director
Trista Reid
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,631
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,631 applications and invited about 6.9% 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 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
6.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White64%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Trista Reid
Program coordinator
Kathie Patterson
Coordinator phone
(919) 966-4653
Program phone
(610) 348-5135
Sponsoring institution
University of North Carolina Hospitals

4029 Burnett-Womack Surgery Dept, Bldg. , CB #7081 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?

About 2% of residents at University of North Carolina Hospitals 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 University of North Carolina Hospitals Program offer?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 1,631 applications and interviewed about 6.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at 4029 Burnett-Womack Surgery Dept, Bldg. , CB #7081 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 Trista Reid. The program coordinator, Kathie Patterson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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