Residency Programs — Research-Oriented Residency Programs Available in North Carolina
Find residencies with a research focus located in North Carolina, ideal for those wanting to further their studies in specific regions.
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63 programs found.
Duke University Hospital Program
Durham, NC |
Psychiatry
YOG 7 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 83%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 17%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Chapel Hill, NC |
Anesthesiology
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 87%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 12%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 2%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Novant Health Program
Cornelius, NC |
Family medicine
YOG 2STEP 214 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 28%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 67%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 6%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Carolinas Medical Center Program
Charlotte, NC |
Surgery
YOG 1 Research FocusedMD 94%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 3%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 3%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program
Greenville, NC |
Surgery
YOG 2STEP 240 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 68%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 24%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 9%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University Program
Greenville, NC |
Pediatrics
YOG 6 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 27%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 54%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 19%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Winston-Salem, NC |
Orthopaedic surgery
Research Focused J1H1BF1MD 88%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 4%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Winston-Salem, NC |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
STEP 209 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 55%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 35%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program
Wilmington, NC |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 9%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 43%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 48%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Duke University Hospital Program
Durham, NC |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Research Focused J1H1BMD 90%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 5%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 5%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Winston Salem, NC |
Pediatrics
YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 65%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 30%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 4%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
UNC Health Blue Ridge Program
Morganton, NC |
Internal medicine
YOG 1STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 4%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 71%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 25%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Chapel Hill, NC |
Plastic Surgery - Integrated
YOG 2STEP 236 Research Focused J1MD 92%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Cone Health Program
Greensboro, NC |
Internal medicine
STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 68%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 26%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 5%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Mountain Area Health Education Center Program
Asheville, NC |
Transitional year
YOG 1STEP 210 Research FocusedMD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Cape Fear Valley Health Program
Fayetteville, NC |
Transitional year
YOG 3STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 35%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 30%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 35%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Chapel Hill, NC |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
YOG 1 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 77%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 23%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Chapel Hill, NC |
Orthopaedic surgery
YOG 1 Research FocusedMD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Duke University Hospital Program
Durham, NC |
Plastic Surgery - Integrated
YOG 1STEP 220 Research Focused J1MD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.