Iredell Health System Program
About This Program
Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
7 Positions
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Avg Work Hours
68 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Small Size
Funding
Sufficient Funding
Contact Information
Program Director
Stephen T Abbott, DO
Iredell Health System
Primary Program Contact
Paula Ratcliff, BS
Iredell Health System
Survey Received: 6/15/2026
Program ID: 1403600002
Locations
Iredell Health System
557 Brookdale Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
Center for Infectious Diseases
276 Old Mocksville Rd
#1100
Statesville, NC 28625
Iredell Nephrology Center
2117 Simonton Rd
#102
Statesville, NC 28625
Gordon Hospice House - Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County
2341 Simonton Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
Piedmont HealthCare Comprehensive Digestive Care Center - Statesville
555 Kitchings Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
Piedmont HealthCare Heart and Vascular - Statesville
633 Brookdale Dr
Ste 100
Statesville, NC 28677
Piedmont HealthCare Neurology & Sleep Medicine - Brookdale Drive
341 Brookdale Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
Piedmont HealthCare Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Old Mocksville Road
208 Old Mocksville Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
Piedmont HealthCare Rheumatology - Mooresville
128 Medical Park Rd
#101
Mooresville, NC 28117
Southern Oncology Specialists - Statesville Office
1405 Fern Creek Dr
Statesville, NC 28625
Piedmont HealthCare Endocrinology - Statesville
142 Sherlock Dr
Statesville, NC 28625
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
130 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
18.6:1
Participates In
NRMP Main Match
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Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK
No
Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
3 Letters
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Requires Previous GME
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
0.1:1
Program Faculty
5
Female Faculty
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Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
68 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
NGO
Year 2 - N/A
NGO
Year 3 - N/A
NGO
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
21
Current Residents
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
Categorical positions
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
SEP1
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
3 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
10%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
15%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Not available
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
$62K-$64K
Year 1 through Year 3
Year 1
$61,710
Year 2
$63,036
Year 3
$64,362
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
30 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
--
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Small Size
Funding
Sufficient Funding
Hard Working
Passionate
Team Player
Patient Focused
Inquisitive
Supportive
Collegial
Mentoring
Inclusive
Respectful
Great Faculty
Patient Focused
Ethical
Transparent
Experience The Program
Quality of Life Information*
Statesville, NC
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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