Host overview
Training at this institution
The directory documents 2 training routes associated with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.
- Published locations
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Training pathways
- Clinical fellowship
- Named leadership
- 2 of 2 programme records
- Official evidence
- 3 linked sources
Published training focus
Faculty and programme leadership
- Trevor G. Hackman, MD, FACS
Advanced Surgical Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship
Trevor G. Hackman, MD, FACS - J. Madison Clark, MD, FACS
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship — J. Madison Clark
J. Madison Clark, MD, FACS (director/co-directors listed in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook)
Programmes and application details
Clinical fellowship
Advanced Surgical Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship
A one-year AHNS-accredited UNC fellowship in advanced head and neck oncologic surgery and reconstruction, including regional and free tissue transfer.
- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Duration
- One year, starting 1 July
- Clinical participation
- Clinical fellow position including a half-day weekly fellow clinic with attending oversight
- International applicants
- Requires a valid North Carolina medical license; visa support is not stated
- Funding
- Salary commensurate with PGY-6 level, with medical, disability and malpractice insurance, three weeks' vacation, meeting support and an educational fund
- Application timing
- Current deadline not confirmed; consult the official programme
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
The programme page lists 'Ability to begin on July 1' among the requirements for appointment.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Board-eligible or board-certified otolaryngologist with a valid North Carolina medical license, able to start 1 July.
Published training
- Reconstruction including local, regional and free tissue transfer and facial reanimation
- Ablative aerodigestive tumour surgery, TLM and TORS
- Skull base, endocrine surgery and sialendoscopy
Application route
All interested applicants apply through the American Head and Neck Society website.
No programme-specific document checklist is recorded. Follow the current official instructions.
Published contact note: Fellowship coordinator: (919) 966-8927
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Clinical fellowship
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship — J. Madison Clark
A dedicated facial plastic and reconstructive surgery route in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, described in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook. Published training includes rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelift surgery, facial reanimation.
- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Duration
- One fellowship year; confirm exact appointment dates with the host
- Clinical participation
- Clinical and operative experience described; independent privileges depend on local licensing and credentialing
- International applicants
- IMG acceptance is decided by each host. AAFPRS directs IMGs to contact directors and not use the regular Application of Intent or match route; local licensing and visa approval remain necessary.
- Funding
- September 2026 handbook funding note: $66,673- commensurate with PGY-6 funding for travel and research provided. Individual entries can retain older salary years; obtain current written terms.
- Application timing
- Network cycle: Application of Intent opens 30 November 2026; fellowship application due 1 February 2027 (2028–2029 training). Reconfirm host-specific selection and any additional deadlines.
Upcoming application cycle
AAFPRS portal publishes a 2028–2029 application cycle; this does not confirm a vacancy at this individual host.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
AAFPRS prerequisites include appropriate otolaryngology or plastic surgery residency training or board certification and membership for the regular match route. Programme licensing note: Valid North Carolina Medical License; credentialing for full privileges at UNC-CH. Confirm specialty-specific restrictions, credentialing and visa eligibility directly.
Published training
- Rhinoplasty
- Eyelid surgery
- Facelift surgery
- Facial reanimation
- Facial nerve surgery
- Mohs defect reconstruction
- Microvascular reconstruction
- Cleft-related facial reconstruction
- Microtia / ear reconstruction
- Clinical or laboratory research
- Resident teaching
Application route
Eligible match applicants apply through the AAFPRS fellowship database after membership and approval of an Application of Intent, then register separately with SF Match. IMGs must follow the separate director-led route. Check the linked programme chapter for local requirements.
Published application documents
- AAFPRS Application of Intent and completed fellowship application (eligible match applicants)
- Current curriculum vitae
- One-page future plans statement
- Official medical school transcript with registrar signature
- Three letters uploaded by referees, including the department chair or programme director
- Application fee and separate SF Match registration where applicable
Official society listing · Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Official sources and review dates
- UNC head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction fellowship page ↗Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
- AAFPRS — September 2026 programme chapter, PDF page 34 ↗Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
- AAFPRS — 2028–2029 application cycle and prerequisites ↗Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
These sources document the listed training routes. Institutional rankings, bed counts, accreditation, full staff rosters and current vacancies are not inferred.
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