Carolinas Medical Center Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlotte, NC(Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA Metro)
48
Positions
#65
Specialty Rank
$70,528
PGY1 Salary
2.5%
IMG %
#65
Pediatrics Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203611179
- NRMP Code:
- 1527320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 312
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 20
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 90
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 248
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 66.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Carolinas Medical Center's Pediatric Residency at Atrium Health Levine Children's in Charlotte, NC offers diverse training with high-volume, varied patient care. Residents serve a multicultural population from a large catchment area, rotating through clinic, wards, NICU, PICU, emergency medicine, and subspecialties. Unique features include advocacy, global health, and individualized tracks. The program fosters a supportive, close-knit environment ideal for an inclusive learning setting.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- 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)
- 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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage: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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203611179
- NRMP Code:
- 1527320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 312
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sydney Primis
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/23/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 21
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1527320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Grant G Pallesen
- Contact Email:
- grant.pallesen@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:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 2.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 27.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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