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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Orthopaedic Surgery Analyst Verified · Apr 20, 2023

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a residency program specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, directed by Robert J. Esther, MD, MSc and coordinated by Karen Gilliam. The program accepts applications through October 31, 2026 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at karen_gilliam@med.unc.edu or (919) 966-9071. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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IMG %

Deadline

State

Accreditation Status

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
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IMG % IMG %

10/31/2026
91 days left

NC

Continued

Deadline 10/31/2026 91 days left
Accreditation Status Continued
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USMLE STEP 2
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SCORE NOTES

VISA POLICY

VISA

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

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CURRENT RESIDENTS
Program Director
Name: Robert J. Esther, MD, MSc
Program Coordinator
Name: Karen Gilliam Email: karen_gilliam@med.unc.edu Phone: (919) 966-9071 Address: CB#7055,Chapel Hill
Program Website
https://www.med.unc.edu/ortho/mededuc/prospective-residents/
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