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General Information

Location
Carolinas Medical Center
1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health as a Geriatric Medicine Fellow—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Highlights

Join the Atrium Health Geriatrics Fellowship – a one-year, ACGME-accredited clinical training program designed for board-certified or board-eligible physicians in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine who are passionate about advancing their expertise in caring for older adults across the continuum of care. The anticipated start date is July 7, 2026!


Our fellowship prepares physicians to manage complex geriatric patients in diverse settings, including acute care, long-term care, and ambulatory environments. Fellows gain hands-on experience working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and other allied health professionals. Clinical rotations span multiple specialties—such as hospice and palliative medicine, neurology, psychiatry, oncology, and physical medicine & rehabilitation—with elective opportunities available to tailor training to individual interests.

In addition to clinical experience, fellows participate in a robust educational curriculum, including weekly core lectures designed to support preparation for the Geriatric Medicine certification exam. Additional learning opportunities include geriatrics-focused conferences and a quarterly interdisciplinary journal club.


Fellows also develop teaching skills through active involvement in family medicine residency education and medical student training, including bedside teaching and formal lectures.


Training and/or Experience Required
  • Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off program
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances

About Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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