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We are excited you have considered joining our program!! We can’t wait to tell you about all of the opportunities that await you at UNC. UNC is known for attracting genuine, nice, down-to-earth, hard-working leaders from across the country, and we aim to fill our intern class with 12 residents. Check out our current residents to learn more about them and why they chose UNC!

Please look through our website for details about our curriculum, training, resident life, and the interview day. We have tried to include everything you need to know, including information on hotel options, our meet and greet with the residents, and transportation options.

Applications are due October 1. We will read all applications holistically. Interviews will be extended and scheduled through Thalamus.

For ERAS 2024: Initial interview offers will be sent on October 11 at 4pm EST. We will release final status to all applicants by November 1.

We are excited to make the most of the opportunity to review your applications and hopefully meet you during your interview. Please do not hesitate to email with any questions or concerns. We’re here to help you have a stress-free, enjoyable application process and interview experience!

Please contact us for any questions, concerns, or more information on the residency program.

For information about our residency program contact:

Dr. Nikki Binz, M.D.
Program Director
nbinz@med.unc.edu

Danita Dudley

Program Coordinator

Danita.Dudley@unchealth.unc.edu

Wynne Sheen
Program Coordinator
wynne_sheen@med.unc.edu

For information about student electives in our department contact:

Kari Corker
UNC EM Student Coordinator
corker@med.unc.edu
(919) 843-8067

Frequently Asked Questions

The UNC EM Residency Program stands with the CORD and EMRA consensus statements. To be specific, we will require a minimum of 2 LORs by October 1, one of which should be a Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE). Please see the CORD recommendations for applicants and programs at: CORD Application Process Improvement Taskforce
No. However, if not passed on the first attempt, it will be very hard to receive an interview invite with our department.
Yes, we accept USMLE and COMLEX scores equally.
All foreign medical students must be ECFMG certified and be eligible for a J1 visa or be a US Citizen.
No, we do not require a transitional year or internship experience before you apply. However, we do consider applicants with prior training experiences.
October 1
No, all applicants must apply through ERAS and go through the NRMP process.
No, but it is highly advised that for those taking USMLE Step 1, you also have a Step 2 score in ERAS before your interview date.
No but it is highly advised that for those taking COMLEX 1, you also have a COMLEX 2 score in ERAS prior to your interview date.
Applications are downloaded on October 1. Initial interviews will be offered in early October with a rolling process continuing through January.