University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Pediatrics

Eligibility

Screening Criteria

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ECFMG Certificate

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US Clinical Experience

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Is US clinical experience required? USCE rule on file.

Verified Sep 16, 2026.

Program Profile

Resident Composition

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IMG share of current residents

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Current Residents

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Match Record

IMG share, 2026 Match

This program
North Carolina13.5%
United States30.8%

IMGs filled 10 of 74 filled Pediatrics positions in North Carolina, 35th of 48 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.

Categorical seats

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162023
162024
192025
192026

Unfilled in the Match: 3 seats in 2026.

NRMP code 1900320C0. Source: NRMP Program Results.

How to Apply

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Program signals, ERAS 2027Participates

Program Contacts

Program Director

Margaret J. Kihlstrom, MD

Program Coordinator

Kelly Lear

✉ [email protected]
✆ (919) 966-3172

Program Website

med.unc.edu/pediatrics/education/pedsres ↗

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