Our Program

What benefits are offered by your program?

Please note these are subject to annual adjustment or change at any time.

Annual Stipend

1st year — $52,284

2nd year — $54,062

3rd year — $55,838

Fees Covered

All license, certification, exam, and membership fees are covered. This includes:

• Resident Training License
• North Carolina Medical License
• DEA and DEA-X Licenses
• ABFM In-Training Exam
• Part III National Board Exam
• ABFM Board Exam
• AAFP and WCMS memberships
• Trainings/Certifications (ACLS, BLS, ALSO, PALS, STABLE, NRP, Nexplanon, Suboxone)

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Other "perks" Include

• CME allowance
• All cafeteria meals at Watauga Medical Center
• 1 monogrammed lab coat 
• 1 monogrammed fleece jacket
• Free parking
• Discounts at community businesses
• Small group didactics each morning at the outpatient clinic
• International rotations available during PGY2 and PGY3 years
• Opportunity to participate in Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum
• On-site specialists for library resources, behavioral health, pharmacy, geriatrics and care management
• Professional liability insurance
• Term life insurance for self (supplemental/dependent life insurance is available at additional cost)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAN)

Click here to view our Resident Manual.

How do I get to your campus?

Click here for directions.