Application Information
Applicants must have an MD degree or equivalent and successfully completed an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency training program prior to the beginning of the fellowship year. The Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship Match is facilitated through the San Francisco Match (www.sfmatch.org).
Position for 2026 – 27: FILLED
Position for 2027 – 2028: Current Application Cycle
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Director: |
Amy Penwarden, MD (amy_penwarden@med.unc.edu) |
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Location: |
The University of North Carolina |
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Number of positions per year: |
1 |
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Duration of fellowship: |
12 months |
Requirements
The Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Opportunities page overviews the SF Match application process and links to the Common SOAP application.
Application Period/Interview Schedule
- Receiving Applications: 12/1/2025 – 4/15/2026
- Interviews: 2/2/2026 – 5/22/2026
International Applicants
Our program proudly welcomes international applicants if they meet the following ACGME eligibility criteria:
- ACGME accredited residency program
- AOA approved residency program
- ACGME-accredited program (advanced specialty)
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
- College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) accredited residency program
For visa requirements, we are able to sponsor J-1. For more international applicant information, please contact OB Anesthesia Fellowship Program Coordinator Shannon Wolfgang:(Shannon_Wolfgang@med.unc.edu).
PHOTO: 2022-2023 OBA Fellow Dr. Courtney Hood teaches anesthesia clinical officers at KCH Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi, as part of UNC Anesthesia Global Outreach Initiative.