UNC Health is offering a two-year Rural Obstetrics & Gynecology Fellowship (the nation’s first) focused on training physician leaders to deliver full-scope women’s healthcare in rural communities. The role blends 50% clinical OB/GYN practice with 50% structured training and mentorship, including options for a master’s degree, QI/QA, leadership, and rural health outcomes research. Standout perk: dedicated primary mentorship plus opportunities to join statewide maternal health initiatives.
- Nation’s first rural OB/GYN fellowship
- 50/50 clinical and training split
- Primary mentor for two years
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 Rockingham Fellowship Site Highlights UNC Women's Health at Eden has served the women of Rockingham County, NC, and beyond for over 25 years. Our practice offers a 50/50 mix of OB and GYN, joining two OBGYNs, two NPs and exceptional clinical staff. UNC Health Rockingham's Birthing Center has been recognized as "High Performing" for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Located in the Piedmont Triad region of central North Carolina, Eden offers small town charm, low cost of living, and big-time outdoor adventure along our rivers and trails. Greensboro, NC's third largest city, with many colleges/universities, nightlife, and fine dining is 25 miles south. Eden is 90 minutes from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, two hours to Raleigh and Charlotte, and four hours to the coast. Eligibility * MD/DO with completed OB GYN residency * Eligible for NC Licensure & ABOG oral boards * Strong professionalism and rural commitment Please Send CV: Cindy Leonard, Physician Recruiter Cell:
Key Words: OBGYN Hospitalist, OB Hospitalist, OB/GYN, OB-GYN, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Physician, Medical Doctor, MD, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, DO Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: UNC Womens Health at Eden Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Eden Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. 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
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