Carolinas Medical Center Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlotte, NC(Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA Metro)
48
Positions
#6
Specialty Rank
$70,528
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#6
Emergency Medicine Ranking
98th Percentile
Top 2% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103612032
- NRMP Code:
- 1527110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 143
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Since 1976 CMC has been a high volume, academic learning environment within a community setting. It offers the challenge of managing all aspects of emergency medicine within its quaternary referral center responsible for the region's subspecialty services as well as being considered the city's county hospital that cares for our local communities and their various needs. CMC is also one of the nation's busiest trauma centers for both adults and children. All aspects of EM under one roof.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,528
PGY-1
$73,682
PGY-2
$76,718
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 102(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $299K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 77K
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
92°F
Winter
57°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
12.87
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103612032
- NRMP Code:
- 1527110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 143
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sean Martin Fox
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 11/10/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/17/2026 - 1/11/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 12
- July Start Date:
- July 6
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1527110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Mary A Fiorillo
- Contact Email:
- mary.fiorillo@atriumhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:16
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- H1B, J1, F1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.8%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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