Selection Process
Applicants must complete an Application for Appointment to the Housestaff of The University of North Carolina Hospitals, and provide a letter of interest, a personal statement, a copy of their curriculum vitae, a copy of their USMLE transcript, and a copy of their medical transcripts. Also requested are letters of recommendation (see below). Requirements for further consideration of the application are that the applicant (1) holds an M.D. degree or equivalent, (2) completes an anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, or physical medicine or rehabilitation training program prior to onset of fellowship in an accredited residency program, and (3) demonstrates evidence of interest and ability to carry out research, publication, clinical, and academic pursuits.
Pain Management Fellowship
Number of Positions for 2013-2014: 2-3 Duration of fellowship: 12 months
Applications accepted beginning: March 1, 2012
Deadline for submission: August 5, 2012.
Location: The University of North Carolina Hospitals and Clinics
Director: William S. Blau, M.D., Ph.D.
The letters of recommendation should include the following:
- Dean's Letter
- One letter from your residency director at your training institution
- Two additional letters of reference (one letter preferably from the Director of Pain Services)
- The application package, personal statement, letters, etc., must be sent to Dr. William S. Blau at UNC-Anesthesiology Department, N2198 North Wing, UNC Hospitals, CB #7010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7010.
Selected candidates will interview with the pain management faculty.
Final selection is made by the Program Director in consultation with the Department of Anesthesiology Pain Education Committee.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Megan Pippitt
Department of Anesthesiology
N2201 North Wing, UNC Hospitals
Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7010
Phone: (919) 966-5136
Fax: (919) 966-4873
E-mail: mpippitt@aims.unc.edu
