Novant Health Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Cornelius, North Carolina, sponsored by Novant Health.
See how you matchAbout Novant Health Program
- ACGME code
- 1203600666
- Program director
- Mark Higdon
- Location
- Cornelius, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 304
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 36.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Novant Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Cornelius, North Carolina, sponsored by Novant Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 304 applications and invited about 36.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 36.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates22%
- US DO graduates72%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women67%
- Men33%
- White50%
- Asian28%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Mark Higdon
- Program coordinator
- Cynthia Profera
- Coordinator phone
- (704) 316-1847
- Program phone
- (704) 316-5136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Novant Health
19475 Old Jetton Road Suite 200 Cornelius, NC 28031 Open in Google Maps
Novant Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does Novant Health Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Novant Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Novant Health Program IMG-friendly?
About 6% of residents at Novant Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Novant Health Program offer?
Novant Health Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Novant Health Program?
Novant Health Program received 304 applications and interviewed about 36.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Novant Health Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Novant Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Novant Health Program located?
Novant Health Program is located at 19475 Old Jetton Road Suite 200 Cornelius, NC 28031. Its sponsoring institution is Novant Health.
Who is the program director of Novant Health Program?
The program director is Mark Higdon. The program coordinator, Cynthia Profera, is the usual contact for application questions.