Categorical PGY-3 Resident

The University of North Carolina Pediatric Residency Program at NC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is currently recruiting a pediatric resident to join our program as a PGY-3.

We are an ACGME-accredited residency program with 77 residents. Our academic residency program, supported by the University of North Carolina, serves children from across the state. More than 8,000 children are admitted annually to our 88-bed children’s hospital, which is designated as both a Level I Trauma Center and a Level IV NICU. The UNC Department of Pediatrics includes more than 250 general pediatric and subspecialty faculty members, providing residents with exceptional educational and mentorship opportunities. In addition to training at UNC Children’s Hospital, residents complete inpatient and outpatient rotations at community-based partner sites, including WakeMed in Raleigh and Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. These experiences provide exposure to diverse patient populations, healthcare systems, and clinical environments, preparing residents for a wide range of pediatric career paths.

Interested applicants can learn more about our program here:

https://www.med.unc.edu/pediatrics/education/pedsres/

Prerequisites for Training:

1. Applicants must meet one of the following minimum requirements:
   1. Graduate of medical school in the US or Canada accredited by the LCME or CODA
   2. Graduate of college of osteopathic medicine in the US accredited by the AOA
   3. Graduate of medical school outside of the US and Canada who has either:
      1. A currently valid certificate from the ECFMG or
      2. A full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in NC
   4. Graduate of medical school outside the US and have completed a 5^th Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school
2. Passing scores on USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 OR COMPLEX Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 exams
3. Successful completion of PGY1 and PGY2 years at an ACGME accredited pediatric residency program
4. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Application Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed by the UNC Pediatric Residency Education Leadership Team.

Please email an application packet with the below information to:

Meg Kihlstrom, Residency Program Director margaret_kihlstrom@med.unc.edu

Application Packet:

1. Updated CV
2. Three Letters of reference, including one from your Current Program Director and two from faculty members with knowledge of your experiences and clinical ability
3. Personal Statement describing your interest in UNC and future career goals
4. List of completed rotations during PGY1 and PGY2 residency years
5. Medical School transcript
6. USMLE or COMLEX score report
7. ECFMG certificate and Visa status (if applicable)

After application review, we will contact applicants to scheduled virtual interviews.

Thank you for your interest!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Meg Kihlstrom, Residency Program Director margaret_kihlstrom@med.unc.edu
Kelly Lear, Program Coordinator kelly_lear@med.unc.edu
Denita Moore, Program Coordinator denita_moore@med.unc.edu