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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chapel Hill, NC(Hill, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#43
Specialty Rank
$66,936
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#43
Dermatology Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0803611066
NRMP Code:
1900080A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
36

Contact Information

Carolyn Melinda Ziemer
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
201
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
25
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
65.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
95%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,936
PGY-1
$66,936
PGY-2
$69,359
PGY-3
$72,627
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chapel Hill, NC
Metropolitan Area
Hill, NC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,470,214

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
76(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$309K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$81K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.9%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,470,214
Median Age
46 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7100000000000001
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
86°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
71%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
11.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,936
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,074
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0803611066
NRMP Code:
1900080A0STEP
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
36
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Carolyn Melinda Ziemer
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2025 - 10/1/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2025 - 2/3/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
201
Min Step 2 Score:
201

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1900080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Primary Teaching Site:
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Contact Person:
Cherie Norton

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
201
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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