Novant Health Program

The Novant Health Family Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to training the next generation of physician leaders in family medicine. Located in the greater Charlotte community, it offers a comprehensive three-year training experience that includes rotations across Novant Health's community clinics and acute care facilities, ensuring a well-rounded exposure to patient care. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) with osteopathic recognition, highlighting its commitment to a diverse and inclusive training environment.

Each year, six applicants are accepted into the program, where all rotations take place in the north Charlotte area. Applications are invited through the ERAS system each fall. To be considered for the program, applicants must have graduated from an accredited medical school within two years of application and must have passed USMLE/COMLEX Step II to enter residency training, with Step I passed at the time of application. Step II must be completed and passed prior to the rank list deadline. Early applications are encouraged, and only applications received before December 31 of the recruiting year will be reviewed. Importantly, Novant Health currently does not sponsor any visas, and citizenship documentation must be provided for verification.

The residency curriculum includes rotations in various specialties, ensuring a solid foundation in family medicine. Residents have opportunities to develop core competencies in patient care and interpersonal and communication skills, crucial for a successful career in medicine. The faculty team comprises experienced and dedicated professionals from diverse medical backgrounds, including DOs and MDs with expertise in various areas crucial for a comprehensive family medicine education.

The program emphasizes inclusion and diversity, aiming to prepare residents to deliver remarkable patient care in an ever-changing healthcare environment. The residency environment fosters personal and professional growth, supported by a faculty that values work-life balance, community service, and continuous learning.

Novant Health's mission, vision, and values underscore its commitment to improving community health one person at a time, making it an ideal setting for residency training. The program's location in the dynamic Charlotte area offers a balanced lifestyle with access to outdoor activities, cultural events, and a supportive community network.

Prospective residents interested in outpatient Family Medicine clinic rotations are encouraged to apply, indicating their rotation date preferences, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation as part of their application request.

By choosing to train at Novant Health Family Medicine Residency Program, residents will not only gain a comprehensive education in family medicine but also become part of a community dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives through compassionate, quality care.