University of North Carolina Hospitals Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals.
See how you matchAbout University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
- ACGME code
- 4613611069
- Program director
- Benjamin Haithcock
- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 1
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 125
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.2%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals. It offers 1 first-year position, about the same as the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 125 applications and invited about 23.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated interview rate of 25.2%.
The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 1
- Interview rate
- 23.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Benjamin Haithcock
- Program coordinator
- Abigail Johnston
- Coordinator phone
- (262) 366-2058
- Program phone
- (919) 966-3381
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
Univ. of North Carolina School of Medicine 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7065 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.
How many residency positions does University of North Carolina Hospitals Program offer?
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program offers 1 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program received 125 applications and interviewed about 23.2% of applicants. The typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 25.2%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at Univ. of North Carolina School of Medicine 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7065. 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 Benjamin Haithcock. The program coordinator, Abigail Johnston, is the usual contact for application questions.