University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
About This Program
Our UNC Pediatric ID fellowship program offers trainees a wide range of clinical experiences working with a vibrant, diverse patient population, and formal training in research with superb mentorship, all in the beautiful setting of the UNC-Chapel Hill campus in central North Carolina. We offer almost endless research opportunities with the expertise of mentors in pediatric and adult infectious diseases, the Gillings School of Global Public Health, basic sciences, and global health.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Peyton Thompson, MD
University of North Carolina
Primary Program Contact
Colleen Vavra, MD
Univ of North Carolina Health
Locations
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7600
414 E Main St
Durham, NC 27701
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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 from a department chair
- 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
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 11, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.