Carolinas Medical Center Program
NeurologyUniversity-based
Charlotte, NC(Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA Metro)
16
Positions
$65,304
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803600002
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Carolinas Medical Center has a 50+ year tradition of training outstanding physicians. We are located in Charlotte, North Carolina and affiliated with the newly build medical school Wake Forest University School of Medicine- Charlotte. We are a 4-year categorical program. Our program is centered around the outpatient experience with 50% of the training in the outpatient setting. Our program has a strong clinical focus with an emphasis on leadership development.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,304
PGY-1
$68,224
PGY-2
$71,035
PGY-3
$74,387
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
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
- 22.7%(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:
- 1803600002
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christopher Leon Guerrero
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- No, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1527180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Candace Roadcap
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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