{"id":28,"date":"2023-02-20T15:32:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T15:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:56:04","slug":"general-obstetrics-and-gynecology-research-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/education\/fellowship\/general-obstetrics-and-gynecology-research-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"General Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2\n\t         id=\"star\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-star\">Program Leadership<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n            <section>\n                <ul class=\"divisions-container \" aria-label=\"people-directory\">\n            <li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2023\/08\/Andrea-Knittel-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2023\/08\/Andrea-Knittel-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n                    <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/andrea-knittel\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                        Andrea Knittel, MD, PhD, FACOG                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Director, General Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Fellowship<\/p><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Associate Professor, General Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Midwifery<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li><li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2023\/09\/Kelly_Scurlock-777x1024.png\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2023\/09\/Kelly_Scurlock-777x1024.png\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n                    <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/kelly-scurlock-cross\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                        Kelly Scurlock-Cross                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">General Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship Coordinator<\/p><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Administrative Support Specialist- General Obstetrics, Gynecology and Midwifery<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/section>\n                            <\/nav>\n\n            \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5761 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/11\/GOG-FellowsCollage-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"622\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/11\/GOG-FellowsCollage-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/11\/GOG-FellowsCollage-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/11\/GOG-FellowsCollage-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/11\/GOG-FellowsCollage-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/11\/GOG-FellowsCollage-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/11\/GOG-FellowsCollage.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2\n\t         id=\"thumbs-up\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-thumbs-up\">Why Choose UNC?<\/h2>\n<p>The Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to developing the next generation of exceptional clinician researchers to advance the science and delivery of obstetric and gynecologic care across the lifespan. To achieve this goal, the Division offers a 2-year clinical-research fellowship with the aim to increase the number of academic specialists who can embark on successful faculty careers, engaging in clinical care, research, and teaching.<\/p>\n<p>Faculty who serve as mentors in the program come from within the Division and across the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the School of Medicine, the Gillings School of Global Public Health and the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute with successful careers in perinatal and gynecologic research, methodologic expertise and successful track records of publications, research presentations and grants.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/general-obstetrics-gynecology-and-midwifery\/\">General Obstetrics and Gynecology at UNC Health<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<i class=\" fas fa-tablet-alt fa-2x \" style=\"color:#007fae;\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/uncobgyn\"><strong>Connect with the Department on Social Media<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2\n\t         id=\"star\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-star\">Fellowship Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p>Fellows dedicate 50% time to research training\/research and 50% time to clinical activities. Research training can include completing the Master\u2019s in Clinical Research Program within the Department of Epidemiology at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Fellows engage in both retrospective analyses of existing data to enhance statistical skills and prospective data collection. Clinical activities include office-based prenatal care and gynecology at multiple faculty practices, gynecologic surgery, and labor and delivery coverage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/01\/GOG_General-Track-Curriculum_2024.pdf\"><strong>General Track Curriculum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/01\/GOG_Carceral-Health-Track-Curriculum_2024.pdf\"><strong>Carceral Health Track Curriculum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2\n\t         id=\"user-md\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-user-md\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<h3>Positions:<\/h3>\n<p>The fellowship includes 3-6 fellows.<\/p>\n<h3>Minimum requirements:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must have a Medical Degree (MD\/DO)<\/li>\n<li>Completed an approved residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and be eligible for independent licensure by the North Carolina Medical Board<\/li>\n<li>Eligible candidates for oral board certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/li>\n<li>Be in good standing within their residency program<\/li>\n<li>Have strong track record of professionalism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fellows are selected based on their academic record, research interests, commitment to a career as an academic specialist (generalist) and demonstrated excellence in clinical care..<\/p>\n<h3>How to apply:<\/h3>\n<p>Interested applicants are asked to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit a current CV<\/li>\n<li>Three letters of recommendation (including one from your current program director or department chair)<\/li>\n<li>A 1\u20132-page personal statement describing your career and research objectives and interest in the fellowship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All materials should be emailed to the fellowship Coordinator , Kelly Scurlock, at <strong><a href=\"mailto:kelly_scurlock@med.unc.edu\">kelly_scurlock@med.unc.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications will be reviewed on July 1, 2026 through December 30, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2\n\t         id=\"star\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-star\">Current Fellows<\/h2>\n            <section>\n                <ul class=\"divisions-container multi-column\" aria-label=\"people-directory\">\n            <li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/paige-anderson-md\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/08\/Paige-Anderson-MD.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/08\/Paige-Anderson-MD.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    Paige Anderson, MD                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Fellow, General Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li><li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/maria-manuela-gil-cupello-md\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2025\/08\/Maria-Manuela-Gil-Cupello-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2025\/08\/Maria-Manuela-Gil-Cupello-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    Maria Manuela Gil Cupello, MD                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Fellow, General Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li><li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/grace-trompeter-md-msph\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/08\/Grace-Trompeter-MD-MSPH-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" 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