Carolinas Medical Center Program
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlotte, NC(Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#31
Specialty Rank
$73,682
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#31
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3403621095
- NRMP Code:
- 1527340A0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 64
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 30
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 26.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residency program is structured to provide a diverse clinical experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Our faculty, residents, and staff share a deep commitment to education, research, and diversity. At Carolinas Rehabilitation, however, we are as proud of the quality of our broad-based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program as we are of our open, welcoming environment. Our program fosters a family environment that is evident in the interactions of our residents.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,682
PGY-1
$73,682
PGY-2
$76,718
PGY-3
$80,338
PGY-4
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: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
- 100(US avg: 100)
Demographics & Community
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3403621095
- NRMP Code:
- 1527340A0
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 64
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kelly Marie Crawford
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 11/21/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/7/2025 - 12/19/2025
- 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1527340A0, 1527140P1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carolinas Rehabilitation
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carolinas Rehabilitation
- Contact Person:
- Sandra M Watson
- Contact Email:
- sandra.m.watson@atriumhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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