University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
About This Program
With broad geographical coverage in central North Carolina, NC OCME offers superb case variety, covering urban and rural areas in a 4-season climate. Ample homicide exposure, with all fellow cases selected to provide the maximum educational benefit. Fellows treated as junior colleagues. Caseload and year structure are customized to a fellow's individual needs and learning to produce a well-rounded, highly skilled professional fully capable of practicing forensic pathology independently.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Craig Nelson, MD
Univ of North Carolina Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Hewlings
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Locations
Univ of North Carolina Hosps
Office of the Chief Med Examiner
3025 Mail Service Ctr
Raleigh, NC 27699-3025
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7600
Application Information
Participates In
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
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
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Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 14 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.