Carolinas Medical Center Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlotte, NC(Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA Metro)
32
Positions
#89
Specialty Rank
$70,528
PGY1 Salary
5.6%
IMG %
#89
Psychiatry Ranking
72nd Percentile
Top 28% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003600172
- NRMP Code:
- 1527400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 66
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 28
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 32.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 17%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The psychiatry residency program at Carolinas Medical Center offers unique experiences such as ACTT, Telepsychiatry, Interventional Psychiatry, elective time starting in PGY2 year and the area's only 24-hour freestanding Psychiatric Emergency Room. Comprehensive clinical rotations across the continuum of care and in all specialty areas: C/L, Forensics, Addictions, Geriatrics, Women's Mental Health and more. Our location in Charlotte, NC makes it a perfect place for recreation, culture, & sports.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- 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
$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
- 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:
- 4003600172
- NRMP Code:
- 1527400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 66
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lynneice Bowen
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/20/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 12/21/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 1527400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Kimberly L Greene
- Contact Email:
- kimberly.greene@atriumhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 27.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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