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University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chapel Hill, NC(Hill, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
#29
Specialty Rank
$64,631
PGY1 Salary
13.3%
IMG %
#29
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003611267
NRMP Code:
1900300C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
17
Interviews:
71

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
2.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
37
Non-Physician Staff:
16
0
Female Faculty:
56.8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Although our program is of moderate size, we see a remarkable number of unusual cases along with the more expected, so that residents are exposed to a wide variety of pathologic entities. The program provides opportunities for involvement with global health, including collaboration with a hospital in Malawi. Chapel Hill is located in a beautiful area with access to a variety of cultural experiences and outdoor activities, and is only a few hours drive from both the beach and the mountains.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,631
PGY-1
$66,936
PGY-2
$69,359
PGY-3
$72,627
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chapel Hill, NC
Metropolitan Area
Hill, NC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,470,214

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
23.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,470,214
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
$64,631
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$85,041
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003611267
NRMP Code:
1900300C0YOG
Total Positions:
17
Interviews:
71
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Yara A Park
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/6/2026 - 11/25/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1900300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Primary Teaching Site:
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Contact Person:
Michelle C Hewlings
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
13.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
12th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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