Carolinas Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlotte, NC(Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA Metro)
54
Positions
#111
Specialty Rank
$70,528
PGY1 Salary
2.1%
IMG %
#111
Internal Medicine Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403611319
- NRMP Code:
- 1527140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 54
- Interviews:
- 350
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 100
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Internal Medicine Residency program at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is a hidden gem. Our program provides residents with exceptional, comprehensive clinical training in a supportive, family-like atmosphere. With our mix of autonomy, diverse patient pathophysiology, and one-on-one faculty/resident teaching, we provide an ideal environment for residents to thrive. We have an excellent ABIM Board Pass rate and an outstanding fellowship match.
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
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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:
- 1403611319
- NRMP Code:
- 1527140P0
- Total Positions:
- 54
- Interviews:
- 350
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kristi Michelle Moore
- Email:
- int.med@atriumhealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1527140P0, 1527140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Khyandra Murrain
- Contact Email:
- Khyandra.Murrainpatterson@atriumhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 22
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:22PGY-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
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 47.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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