University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
About This Program
The UNC Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship provides learners with very experienced, approachable board-certified faculty who enjoy mentorship, consultation, and research collaboration. Central and Women's Prisons in Raleigh provide the correctional experiences. The State's Pretrial Evaluations are conducted through the state hospital in Butner, which serves as the primary training site. The Research Triangle area is highly desirable with ample cultural and outdoor activities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicole F Wolfe, MD
Central Regional Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Evan Vitiello, MD
Univ of North Carolina Sch of Med
Locations
Central Regional Hosp
Forensic Psychiatry Pgm
300 Veasey Dr
Butner, NC 27509
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7600
1300 Western Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27606
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
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 16, 2025 - Mar 31, 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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.