Carolinas Medical Center Program
About This Program
We seek applicants who bring unique strengths and perspectives that enhance our collective ability to serve diverse, at-risk patient population. Our program provides exposure to high-acuity care, varied complex pathologies, and large surgical volume, fostering clinical and surgical proficiency. Our faculty creates a collaborative learning environment through feedback and mentorship. We have a robust simulation curriculum, group coaching, and a surgical leadership seminar to develop resilience, s
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lynn Boardman, MD
Carolinas Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Donielle Spears, BA
Carolinas Med Ctr
Locations
Carolinas Med Ctr
PO Box 32861
1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28232-2861
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and 42 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.