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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chapel Hill, NC(Chapel Hill, North Carolina Metropolitan Area Metro)
64
Positions
$58,587
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0403621114
NRMP Code:
1900040C0; 1900040R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
64
Interviews:
144

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
100
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our mission is to train outstanding consultant anesthesiologists by providing a diverse, rigorous clinical experience combined with a carefully planned didactic curriculum. Our residents gain exposure to a wide array of patient populations and cases, including Level 1 trauma and solid organ transplants. Additionally, our program is unique in its focus on professional development, advocacy and wellness. Learn more at https://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiology/residency/program-overview/.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

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Salary Progression

$58,587
PGY-1
$60,676
PGY-2
$62,872
PGY-3
$65,836
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chapel Hill, NC
Metropolitan Area
Chapel Hill, North Carolina Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
76(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$309K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$81K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
90K
Median Age
46 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7100000000000001
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
86°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
71%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
11.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$58,587
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,088
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0403621114
NRMP Code:
1900040C0; 1900040R0
Total Positions:
64
Interviews:
144
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Susan Marie Martinelli
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 1/25/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1900040C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Primary Teaching Site:
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Contact Person:
Elizabeth Aguero

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
16
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:16
PGY-2:16
PGY-3:16
PGY-4:16

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20
Unpaid Leave Days:
40

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
8.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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