University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chapel Hill, NC(Hill, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
72
Positions
#272
Specialty Rank
$64,631
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#272
Psychiatry Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003621166
- NRMP Code:
- 1900400C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 72
- Interviews:
- 186
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 48.9%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our required outpatient year is in PGY 2. We think this outpatient experience greatly informs our residents as they return to inpatient psychiatry in PGY 3. They continue to follow outpatients in PGY 3 and PGY 4, allowing for a longitudinal outpatient experience over 3 years.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,631
PGY-1
$66,936
PGY-2
$69,359
PGY-3
$72,627
PGY-4
$75,850
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 76(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $309K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 90K
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.7100000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
11.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003621166
- NRMP Code:
- 1900400C0
- Total Positions:
- 72
- Interviews:
- 186
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Karon Dawkins
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1900400C0, 1900400C1, 1900400C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Kimberly Dillman
- Contact Email:
- kimberly_dillman@med.unc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18PGY-2:18PGY-3:18PGY-4:18
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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