CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health is making an investment in the future of medicine by expanding its graduate medical education offerings in Charlotte, marking a new era in Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center’s 100-year legacy. With the creation of additional residency programs, Novant Health will welcome more physicians for advanced training, enhancing healthcare in the region.
As part of its commitment to training the innovative healthcare leaders of tomorrow, Novant Health will offer medical school graduates the opportunity to apply for a residency at Presbyterian Medical Center for advanced training in general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology and neurology, while continuing growth in the existing family medicine residency program by adding an urban family medicine track. Our experienced physicians will help shape residents as they advance their specialized skills, providing a supportive foundation in a dynamic learning environment.
“Welcoming more graduate medical students into our community is not only an investment in medicine, but in the city of Charlotte. This expansion will change the healthcare landscape, making our region a highly sought after destination for world-class medical training,” said Dr. Sid Fletcher, senior vice president and president of Novant Health’s Charlotte region. “We are dedicated to developing compassionate care providers who are second-to-none in expertise. Our hope is our residents will be empowered to put down roots and join our workforce, touching the lives of thousands of patients who call Charlotte home.”
The Association of American Medical Colleges projects that in the next 10 years, the United States will face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians in primary and specialty care and one of the contributing factors is a lack of residency positions for medical school graduates. In 2025, nearly all residency positions in North Carolina were filled and studies show where a physician attends residency has a significant impact on where they continue practicing after training. This expansion will not only add opportunity for 100 physicians to continue training, but to do so in state, building a pipeline of highly skilled medical professionals eager to serve a community they have been engaged in.
“At Novant Health we are dedicated to training the doctors our patients deserve. We recognize that every patient has unique needs and as Charlotte grows, our urban family medicine track will prepare clinicians to best address the health and social challenges many people are facing,” said Dr. Mark Higdon, vice president of medical education for Novant Health. “The need for well-trained and empathetic physicians is critical, and with this investment we are continuing to shape the future of medicine with doctors who join our commitment to improve access to quality, affordable healthcare for all.”
The residency programs will begin recruiting for the class of 2027 with plans to grow to have 100 residents training in Charlotte no later than 2032.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of nearly 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 41,000 team members along with more than 8,600 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2024, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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