Life in Chapel Hill
Why Choose Chapel Hill for OBGYN Residency
The Town of Chapel Hill is one point of the “Triangle Area” in North Carolina. Chapel Hill and the campus of the University of North Carolina have a distinct beauty and southern charm. 
Although the resources of the area are comparable to those of a much larger metropolitan community, the setting is still that of a small town.
In addition to the extensive UNC undergraduate, graduate, and medical campus, some of the attractive features of life in Chapel Hill include shopping in many specialty shops and bookstores, dining in a variety of excellent restaurants, and a strong public school system. The area also offers places of worship for all faiths, excellent public and university libraries, and live entertainment in local clubs and night spots. Chapel Hill is also the perfect place for collegiate sports enthusiasts with access to many sporting events right on campus.
The mild climate with four distinct seasons and many sunny days provides numerous recreational choices for those who love the outdoors. Chapel Hill offers greenways and trails for runners, walkers, and bikers. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes on University Lake and on the much larger Jordan Lake located just eight miles from Chapel Hill.
Just a few miles away, the City of Durham, another point of the Triangle Area, is a blend of deep history and a new, revitalized and contemporary metropolis. Home to Duke University and the Duke University Medical Center, Durham complements the strong medical and educational traditions of its neighbors in Chapel Hill. Many of our residents live in Southwest Durham.
The final point of the Triangle belongs to the State Capitol, Raleigh. Raleigh is thirty minutes from Chapel Hill and is home to North Carolina State University and the WakeMed campus. Located within the borders of the Triangle is the rapidly growing Research Triangle Park (RTP). This is a cluster of modern research and office facilities sponsored by industry, government, and academic institutions. RTP combines the resources of UNC, Duke University, and NC State University as well as the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and the North Carolina Supercomputing Center. Other organizations include the National Humanities Center, National Center for Health Statistics, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Environmental Protection Agency Laboratories. Companies such as IBM, GlaxoSmithKline, SAS Institute, and Data General have large installations.
Only a few hours to the west, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer many opportunities for hiking and camping throughout Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Cherokee, Pisgah, and Nantahala National Forests. Warm weather features whitewater rafting, while cold weather brings snowboarding and skiing. Historic Asheville offers scenic, cultural and historic experiences, unique dining experiences, great resorts and places to stay, and the renowned Biltmore Estate with its garden and winery.
Even closer, just east of the Triangle, North Carolina offers some of the most beautiful beaches on the entire eastern seaboard. Wilmington offers a unique beach experience with the historic downtown, the beautiful Cape Fear beaches, an abundance of water sports, and excellent angling opportunities. Drive north along the well known but quiet beach towns in the Outer Banks and the pristine Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Many medical professionals come to the Triangle for education or training and stay for careers. You may never want to leave our beautiful state.