Carolinas Medical Center Program
About This Program
The program provides a conventional educational curriculum with distinction in clinical service and training, enhanced by excellent research opportunities. Our fellows obtain well rounded training in all aspects of brain injury to help nurture a generation of skilled academicians, clinicians, and researchers in the field of Brain Injury Medicine. Charlotte is conveniently nestled between the beach and mountains, making for easy weekend getaways. Thank you for your interest in our program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sima Ajit Desai, MD
Carolinas Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Sandra M Watson, BSM
Carolinas Med Ctr
Locations
Carolinas Med Ctr
Dept of Physical Med and Rehab
1100 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28232-2861
1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28232-2861
1601 Brennan Ave
Salisbury, NC 28144
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- 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 1 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 10, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 13, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.