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UNC Rural Obstetrics & Gynecology Fellowship

Join the Nation?s First Rural OB/GYN Fellowship, Make a Real Impact in Underserved Communities

The UNC School of Medicine proudly announces a two-year UNC Rural Obstetrics & Gynecology Fellowship, the first of its kind in the nation, training physician leaders to deliver exceptional women's health care in rural maternal health. 

Fellowship Highlights

• 50% Clinical Practice: Provide comprehensive, full-scope OB/GYN practice under the guidance of skilled clinical partners at a single fellowship site at UNC Health Rockingham in Eden or UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston.
• 50% Training & Mentorship: Fellows will have an identified primary mentor to help chart a roadmap for their 2 years of career development. Options can include completing a Master-level degree (e.g. MSCR) or tailored coursework in QI/QA, community engagement, leadership, healthcare finances, equity, etc. They will have the ability to join state-wide initiatives to improve maternal health, receive research training to study rural health outcomes, or lead QI/QA projects directly informed by their clinical practice.

UNC Health Kinston Fellowship Site Highlights

UNC Health Complete Care, located in Kinston, NC provides excellent care for women of all ages. OB/GYNs provide maternity care and a full range of gynecologic care, from routine checkups and screenings to minimally invasive surgeries. New da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System installed and operational, January 2026!

Lenoir County is one of eastern North Carolina?s hidden gems - rich in history, culture, and Southern charm. From scenic nature trails and recreational lakes to award-winning restaurants, art galleries, and breweries in downtown Kinston, this area offers a unique blend of small-town hospitality with modern amenities. You will enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to Raleigh, Greenville, and the beautiful North Carolina coast.

Eligibility

• MD/DO with completed OBGYN residency
• Eligible for NC Licensure & ABOG oral boards
• Strong professionalism and rural commitment

Please Send CV:

Tina McLaughlin Physician Relations and Recruitment Liaison
tina.mclaughlin@unchealth.unc.edu 
Cell: 919-576-7225

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Job Details

Legal Employer: UNCH CC

Entity: UNC Health Complete Care

Organization Unit: UNC Health Complete Care - Womens

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

About UNC Health

UNC Health is charting a new course for the organization, one that reflects our aspirations, values and the high expectations customers have in today’s healthcare marketplace. These changes will help the organization adopt business and medical practices that will help us become a more responsive, customer-focused, integrated healthcare system. UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

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