How to apply for family medicine residency
Our program welcomes allopathic and osteopathic medical students to apply. We are the sole residency program at our institution and provide exposure to multiple specialties including obstetric and pediatric inpatient services for the community.
Our program obtained ACGME Osteopathic Recognition status in 2015. Residents wishing to obtain Osteopathic Recognition will be provided with a broad osteopathic curriculum that will include OPP/OMT didactic, OMT continuity clinics and OMT hospital consult service.
We accept applications for our training program only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Required application documents
- Completed ERAS Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation written within the past year by physicians in the U.S. who have directly supervised you clinically
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcript
- Dean's letter (interview scheduling will begin prior to the release date)
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript (Note that Step 2 must be passed and reported to ERAS by the first of February to be ranked)
- ECFMG certificate, if applicable
Minimum requirements for consideration
Successfully passed USMLE or COMLEX Step 1 to be considered for an interview.
Successfully passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 by rank deadline.
Receive passing scores on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK with no more than three combined attempts or the COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 CE with no more than three combined attempts.
Graduated from an accredited medical school within the past two years. Documented experience in meaningful clinical work, education and/or research in the interim is required.
Must pass a drug test and background check.
Must have at least one year of documented clinical training in the U.S.
Must have a valid ECFMG certificate or expect certification no later than June 1.
Interviews
While we believe visiting Atrium Health Floyd is the best way to appreciate the supportive culture and comprehensive learning environment of our Family Medicine Residency Program, we recognize the different needs of our applicants.
Interview virtually: We will offer virtual interview days that will be clearly marked in ERAS as “Virtual Interview Day." Interviews will be conducted through Microsoft Teams in two parts. There is an evening resident interview followed by faculty led interviews the next day.
In-person Open House: We will be offering three (3) in-person open houses throughout the interview season for all interviewees. Open house events will be December 5-6, 2025; January 16-17, 2026; and February 6-7, 2026. We will have an event sign up available during interview season. Hotel costs are covered by the program.
Shadowing: For students invited to interview, we offer opportunities to come and experience a day with a resident on our inpatient service and in our outpatient clinic. Contact our Residency Recruiter to schedule.
Contact
For more information, to learn about virtual interviews or attend our in-person open house, contact our Residency Recruiter at 706-509-3358 or use this form to email us.