The Carolinas Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program provides an array of special training opportunities, including training in both academic and community environments, with diverse patient communities to become the most skilled, well-prepared family physicians. The residency program formally began in 1973, but its heritage dates to 1969 with its predecessor, a general practice training. We are 1 program with 1 curriculum delineated in 3 tracks; the tracks delineate the location of residency continuity clinics.
- Atrium Health Biddle Point, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center/Urban Underserved Track
- Carolinas Medical Center - Elizabeth Family Medicine/Traditional Track
- Atrium Health Union Family Practice/Community Apprenticeship Track
Residents have the advantage of departmental programs that include award-winning, primary-care-oriented clinical research, the teaching of medical students and community involvement via various initiatives. Family Medicine Residents will receive hands-on experience in the following:
- Integrative medicine
- Sports medicine
- Geriatrics
- Behavioral medicine
- Clinical research
The residency program is fully approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).