University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
About This Program
Our program offers extensive Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics experience in diverse settings and with athletes at all levels. Fellows gain advanced skills in point-of-care ultrasound, including orthobiologics, through a robust curriculum. Teaching, research, and national conference opportunities are abundant. Fellows also collaborate with experts across disciplines, from radiologists to athletic trainers and dietitians.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nailah Safiya Adams Morancie, MD, MS
Univ of North Carolina Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Ashley Heidinger, AS
Univ of North Carolina Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of North Carolina Hosps
Dept of Family Medicine CB#7595
590 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7600
3700 Nw Cary Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
10880 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
1801 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 Distribution
Work Environment
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.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.