Boone Rural Family Medicine Residency
We believe the success of a rural residency program is measured not only by the physicians it trains, but by the communities those physicians choose to serve.
Our graduates are putting that mission into practice. 79% are practicing in rural communities, including 58% in rural North Carolina. More than half (10/19) of our graduates have built their careers in the High Country, practicing in the communities where they trained or in neighboring mountain towns.
For us, this is what physician-citizenship looks like: physicians who bring broad clinical skills, a commitment to service, and a willingness to invest in the long-term health of their communities.
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"I love being in a smaller program where all the residents and faculty have a close relationship. It is a great place for rural training that still has access to a lot of specialists. Being the only program here, our numbers are never compromised, and we get to do a lot of procedures. Boone is a great place to live!"
— Kristina DiMiceli, Class of 2028
"Hands down, it is the people. From fellow residents to faculty to the community itself. The people here are what makes this place special."
— Gabrielle Hitzemann, Class of 2029
"Yes! I feel like this is a really supportive environment. I love that we have a kind of freedom to choose our own path. I love the area and the other residents here."
— Kelly Newton, Class of 2028
"I would describe the relationship as collaborative with a focus on mutual education for faculty and residents alike. Being in such a small, tightknit community, I would also describe the relationships as lighthearted and casual."
— Conner Brunson, Class of 2024 and Current Core Faculty
