University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
About This Program
The training program for vascular surgeons at the University of North Carolina has a long and distinguished history, having graduated its first fellow in 1978. The fellowship program has historically consisted of a year of research followed by a predominantly clinical year. Beginning in July of 2005, the training program was increased to a two-year clinical programThe training program is designed both for individuals preparing for an academic career as well as enter private practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Luigi Pascarella, MD
University of NC Hospitals/UNC Health
Primary Program Contact
Shermeka Arrington
Univ of North Carolina Hosps
Locations
University of NC Hospitals/UNC Health
3020 Burnett Womack bldg., CB#7212
160 Dental Cir
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5021
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7600
4420 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607-6599
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Interview Period Starts
Feb 5, 2026 - Apr 2, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.