University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
About This Program
The UNC LGG Fellowship offers integrated training in cytogenetics and molecular genetics with exposure to diverse patient populations across the Southeast US. Fellows gain hands-on experience with a variety of genomic technologies, robust research opportunities, and close mentorship from expert faculty in pediatrics, maternal/fetal medicine and oncology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jessica Karen Booker, PhD
University of North Carolina at Chapel H
Primary Program Contact
Janice Badstein, MD
UNC School of Medicine
Locations
University of North Carolina at Chapel H
Pathology and Lab Medicine
CB# 7525, Brinkhous-Bullitt Bldg
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7600
Application Information
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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
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 15, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 15, 2026 - Nov 15, 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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-2
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.