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Carolinas Medical Center Program

UrologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlotte, NC(Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA Metro)
10
Positions
$70,528
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4803600114
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
46

Contact Information

Stephen Boyd Riggs
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
17
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
8%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our department offers a five-year program based primarily at Carolinas Medical Center, an 827-bed tertiary care center (adult and pediatric) that serves as North Carolina's largest research hospital in the region and is one of five academic hospitals. Approximately 5000 to 6000 urologic related procedures are performed annually each year across our sites, many using cutting edge surgical facilities and technology.

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

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$70,528
PGY-1
$73,682
PGY-2
$76,718
PGY-3
$80,338
PGY-4
$83,840
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

City & State
Charlotte, NC
Metropolitan Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA
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
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

Nominal Salary
$70,528
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,145
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4803600114
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
46
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Stephen Boyd Riggs
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 9/24/2026
Interview Period:
11/16/2026 - 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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Carolinas Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Carolinas Medical Center
Contact Person:
Meghan Y Flack

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

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
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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