Welcome to the UNC Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program!
We welcome your interest in the University of North Carolina Combined Residency in Medicine and Pediatrics! Our philosophy of training residents in the disciplines of internal medicine and pediatrics is rooted in the history of the program. In 1967, a UNC resident petitioned the boards of internal medicine and pediatrics to support training and board eligibility in both internal medicine and pediatrics. The boards recognized this concept, and since this time UNC has integrated the training of residents across both disciplines. As one of the oldest combined programs, we have graduates who finished their residencies in the mid-1970s. Since our program's inception, we have strongly supported the philosophy that residents in combined training are most successful when fully integrated into each department. Medicine/Pediatric (or Med/Peds) residents are given the same supervision, responsibilities and opportunities as their colleagues in the categorical medicine and pediatric residency training programs. With these opportunities, we have found that Med/Peds residents have thrived, successfully becoming the composite of what is best in both disciplines. We recognize that combined training is a rigorous but unique opportunity. Though fully integrated into each of the departments, the residents also have a unique identity. The Med/Peds identity is supported with Med/Peds trained faculty, conferences/Grand Rounds and combined clinical rotations and continuity clinic experiences. We believe our Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Training Program is one of the finest. Our residents are exposed to a wide variety of clinical experiences and emerge from residency well prepared for either primary care clinical practice or further subspecialty training. We emphasize a scholarly, evidenced-based approach to medicine that provides skills in training and lifelong learning. If you are interested in a well-established academic program in a friendly environment, we hope that you will consider the Combined Medicine/Pediatrics Residency at the University of North Carolina. Sincerely,
From Our Residents"The faculty and other residents at UNC are my favorite thing about the med-peds program. I am challenged to become a better doctor every day, but within an environment that is fun and supportive. The Chapel Hill area is also a great place to live, with a warm climate and numerous sporting and cultural events to take advantage of on your days off." "I was attracted to theMedPeds program at UNC for many reasons, not the least of which are the fantastic people that make up the program, including the residents, faculty and support staff. Everyone is happy to be doing what they are doing and make it easier for all of us to tolerate the long hours all residents must endure. This program is also unique in that both the medicine and pediatric sides of the program are strong and well balanced and quality education is a priority. I know that the UNC MedPeds Residency Program will prepare me well for whichever field I choose." "I could not be happier being a Med-Peds resident at UNC, where the Med-Peds program has an established presence and is held in high regard. During my residency search, I looked for a program that would foster my interest in teaching, and UNC has provided many opportunities to develop teaching skills. They include a weeklong teaching elective offered through the Pediatrics department. Another valuable feature of the program is the chance to travel abroad during training, which the majority of our residents have done. I plan on taking a Medical Spanish course in Costa Rica in early 2010. I am proud to be a Med-Peds resident here, and the best part of training here is being around residents who are wonderful friends and share the same zeal for learning." "The Chatham Crossing combined MedPeds clinic is a huge benefit to the residency program. I look forward to my clinic days as a break from the busy atmosphere of the hospital to get to a well-run, fun, educational and supportive clinic atmosphere. It is such a benefit to be in a clinic where you know all the staff and can depend on them to assist you with all aspects of outpatient care in order to provide excellent care to your patients." |
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