Inpatient-Outpatient Rehabilitation

The UNC Health Rehabilitation Services Team offers one clinical fellowship position with the adult neuro population starting early August for 54 weeks.

Eligibility criteria:

Clinical experience in a hospital setting with the adult population
NC temporary license obtained prior to start date
Resident of the US

Program:

Monday-Friday schedule with weekend and holiday coverage
Clinical work with adult population in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Hired through GME with full medical benefit package
Didactic curriculum to support clinical learning including wellness and professional development

Application process:

Applications open January 1^st, 2027 through February 1^st, 2027 5pm EST.

1. Complete this survey: https://forms.office.com/r/R21hLXFxW4ubmit

2. Submit the following to clinicaledreq@unchealth.unc.edu :

Resume
1 page letter of intent

Label your documents as follow:

Resume: First and Last Name-Academic Program you are attending-Resume

Letter of intent: First and Last Name-Academic Program you are attending-Letter

3. Ask 1 Clinical Supervisor to complete this recommendation by the above deadline: https://forms.office.com/r/HKRW5F2kW8

We will invite strong candidates for an interview on Tuesday February 23^rd, 2027.

For more information, please contact Kristel Maes, HCS Education Coordinator at clinicaledreq@unchealth.unc.edu .

Meet our mentors

Megan Barron, MS CCC-SLP

Undergraduate school: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Graduate school: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Professional Interest: Neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders; Life Participation Approach to Aphasia

Why I serve as a mentor: Providing mentorship and clinical instruction to graduate students and clinical fellows is a critical part of advancing our profession. I value opportunities to share knowledge and experience with clinicians as they begin their careers.

Jenna Beker, MS, CCC-SLP

Undergraduate school: Clemson University

Graduate school: East Carolina University

Professional Interest: I became a speech language pathologist to help others communicate their wants and needs with their loved ones and to improve their overall quality of life. I believe every patient deserves to have a voice and to feel heard and seen. The best way to support that is by providing individualized communication tools and strategies that empower them to express their wants, needs, thoughts, and emotions. I cherish being a part of each patient's journey and partnering with their families and caregivers as they build confidence, strengthen communication, and improve their quality of life. My clinical interests include aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders related to stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and neuroprogressive diseases, as well as the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia and dysarthria associated with neurologic conditions.

Why I serve as a mentor: I am passionate about mentoring because I enjoy supporting the growth and confidence of future speech-language pathologists as they develop their clinical knowledge and skills. I became a SLP to help individuals communicate effectively with their loved ones and improve their overall quality of life. I believe the same patient-centered principles that guide my clinical practice extend to mentorship— every student brings unique strengths, learning styles, and professional goals. I value being a part of each student's journey by creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment where they feel comfortable asking questions, strengthening their clinical reasoning, and building the confidence needed to provide compassionate, individualized care.

Anna Weinberg, MS, CCC-SLP

Undergraduate school: UNC-CH

Graduate school: UNC-CH

Professional Interest: Adult neurogenic communication disorders

Why I serve as a mentor: Just as my mentors helped shape the SLP I would become, I value the opportunity to foster the learning and development of the next generation of clinicians. As a lifelong learner, I appreciate the synergism of the process, which is equally educational for me as it is for a CF.

Krystal Speights

Undergraduate school: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Graduate school: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Professional Interest: I specialize in working with adults with neurogenic communication disorders, including stroke, traumatic brain injury and concussion, long-haul COVID, aphasia, apraxia of speech, cognitive deficits, and cognitive fatigue.

Why I serve as a mentor: I’m passionate about creating a psychologically safe environment where mentees feel free to make mistakes, learn, and grow. My goal is to help shape the next generation of speech-language pathologists by emphasizing a coaching-based approach to therapy rather than a strictly textbook-driven one.

Meet our fellow

Meghan Martin, M.S., CF-SLP, TSSLD, BE

Undergraduate school: University of Michigan

Graduate school: Teachers College, Columbia University

Professional interest: My professional interests include neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and dysphagia in adults. Additionally, I am passionate about providing bilingual services to Spanish-speaking populations across the lifespan.

Why I chose to do a fellowship at UNC: I chose to do a fellowship program at UNC because it provided me with a unique opportunity to gain clinical experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings with a wonderful mentorship team. At UNC, I feel empowered in my role as a fellow to learn, make mistakes, and grow.

What I like about Chapel Hill: I love the weather and how friendly the people are!