Applicants

UNC department of emergency medicine

We would like to begin by extending our congratulations to all of you who have made it this far in your career! This is an exciting time; the sweat equity you have invested in arriving to this point is well worth it, I assure you.

In order to help facilitate a smooth and enjoyable trip to our emergency medicine program here at UNC-Chapel Hill, our residents have put together a user-friendly medium in which to better plan your time here. Included in this section of the web page is information pertaining to suggested hotels and airport shuttles. We have also included information regarding transport to Top of the Hill for our meet and greet as well as assistance in getting to your interview on time.

We are anxiously awaiting your arrival! If you have any questions regarding travel, arranging housing with current residents, transportation while you are visiting with us, or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me. We want you to have a great experience during your visit to Chapel Hill, and will do anything we can to help!

Safe travels!

Saundra Jackson
PGY-2
sjackson@unch.unc.edu

Travel Coordinator, 2009-10 Interview Season

Interview Format

Interviews are granted by invitation only after a complete review of application materials submitted to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Interviews will be conducted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with an informal gathering for residents and applicants at a local restaurant on Tuesday night. The interview day will begin at 7:30am in the Emergency Medicine Conference Room at UNC. The day consists of interviews, a tour of the facilities at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, lunch, and a tour of WakeMed. During lunch, you will have the opportunity to meet with emergency medicine residents. The day should conclude at approximately 3:30 pm. If you wish to spend some time in the UNC or WakeMed Emergency Department before or after the interview day, please let us know and we can easily make arrangements.

How to travel!

If you’re flying:
RDU airport is conveniently located off I-40, approximately 20 minutes east of Chapel Hill. Many direct flights are available, and the average time to make it through security screening is less than ½ hour.

If you’re driving:
Follow Interstates 40 or 85 directly into Chapel Hill. We’re also only about an hour west of I-95, the major N/S corridor of the Eastern United States. A reasonable trip by car is possible from several major cities including Charlotte, Atlanta, Charleston, Columbia, Richmond, and Charlottesville.
Click here for directions to the building our offices are located in.

Parking

Please park in the Dogwood Parking Deck which is labeled as the visitor parking deck. Once in the parking deck, go to the second floor and take the skywalk on the far right corner to the Physician’s Office Building (you will be crossing over East Drive). Someone will be waiting for you at the ground floor entrance of the building.

Getting to the Administrative Offices
- The Emergency Medicine Administrative Offices are located on the first floor of the Physicians Office Building (POB). You will park in the Dogwood Parking Deck, which is located across the street from the hospital. Please bring your parking ticket with you, and you will receive parking stamps to cover the cost of your parking. You can walk across the short walkway located on level 2 of the parking deck (on the right ) to get to POB. You will cross the walkway and take the stairs located on your right, at the bottom of the stairs, the entrance to the building will be on your left. If someone is not waiting to let you in, please call 919-966-6440. The Emergency Medicine Offices are located on the first floor directly to your right when you exit the elevator.

Below is a list of commonly asked questions. if you find there is a question not listed Feel free to contact the residency coordinator, Jennifer Link. Click here for more info

How many letters of recommendation are required?
1. It is recomended to have a minimum of 3 with at least 2 from Emergency Medicine.
Is there a USMLE cut off score?
1. No
Is there a graduation cut off date?
1. No
Do you have to pass USMLE in a certain number of attempts?
1. If not passed in the first attempt, it will be harder to match with us.
Does your program offer H1 or J1 visa?
1. We only accept J1 visas.
What is your application deadline?
1. November 1
Do you accept any applications outside of the match?
1. No, all applicants must apply through ERAS and go through the NRMP process.