University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
About This Program
The UNC Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship is the best mid-size program in the country. The program is clinically strong in both oncology and hematology. The oncology service sees more than 125 new diagnoses per year. UNC's registered Hemophilia Treatment Center and hemostasis/thrombosis clinic sees more than 200 children with bleeding and clotting disorders. The Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program provides care to more than 400 children and families. For scholarly activity, fellows can work
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Patrick Andrew Thompson, MD, MS
Univ of North Carolina Health Care
Primary Program Contact
Sawyer Everett
UNC Health
Locations
Univ of North Carolina Health Care
Rm 1105 CB7236
170 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7236
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
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 domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.