University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Chapel Hill, NCLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Our residents care for some of North Carolinas sickest patients at a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center, gaining exceptional clinical experience that prepares them for competitive fellowships and careers in academic and private practice. Despite the complexity of cases, UNC fosters a collegial, supportive environment grounded in a strong academic mission and a commitment to welcoming individuals from varied backgrounds. Education is a core priority, with dedicated board preparation, simulation tr

Program Length

4 Years

First Year Positions

16 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$68K-$76K

15 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Susan Marie Martinelli, MD, BS
Univ of North Carolina Hosps

[email protected]
(919) 966-5136

Primary Program Contact

Elizabeth Aguero
Univ of North Carolina Hosps

[email protected]
(919) 966-5136
Program Video

Survey Received: 6/16/2026

Program ID: 0403621114

Locations

Univ of North Carolina Hosps
Dept of Anesth N2198
Campus Box 7010
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of North Carolina Hospitals

101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7600

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

144 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

9:1

Program Participation

Participates In

NRMP Main Match

Doesn't Participate In

San Francisco Match
Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
None

Program Offers

Open House
Second Look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required Letter Writers

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

1.6:1

Program Faculty

110

Female Faculty

37.8%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (105)

Non-Physicians (5)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 24

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every fifth night for 12 month(s)

Year 2 - Once per week for 12 month(s)

Year 3 - Two times per week for 12 month(s)

Year 4 - Two times per week for 12 month(s)

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 116

Year 216

Year 316

Year 416

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

Categorical positions

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

OCT1

Interview Offer Dates

Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

3 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

10%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Salary Compensation

$68K-$76K

Year 1 through Year 4

Year 1

$67,862

Year 2

$70,282

Year 3

$72,826

Year 4

$76,258

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15

Sick Days12

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

20 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

40 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Chapel Hill, NC

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Open House

Second Look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs