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Carolinas Medical Center Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlotte, NC(Charlotte, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#46
Specialty Rank
$65,304
PGY1 Salary
4.2%
IMG %
#46
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
85th Percentile
Top 15% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2203631217
NRMP Code:
1527220C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
84

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
235
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
62
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
25
Sick Days:
42
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
34
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
80.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

TBD

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

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$65,304
PGY-1
$68,224
PGY-2
$71,035
PGY-3
$74,387
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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

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

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
22.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,470,214
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

Nominal Salary
$65,304
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,024
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2203631217
NRMP Code:
1527220C0YOG
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
84
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lynn Amy Boardman
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
235

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:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1527220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Carolinas Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Carolinas Medical Center
Contact Person:
Donielle Spears

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
235
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
4.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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