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    Family Medicine Residency Program

    The Family Medicine Residency Program at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center offers a unique opportunity to train in a close-knit rural community hospital while benefiting from the academic strength and resources of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Regional Health Network. As a three-year residency program within an ACGME-accredited sponsoring institution for Graduate Medical Education, we prepare future family physicians through comprehensive, evidence-based training that emphasizes clinical excellence, compassionate care, and meaningful relationships with the patients and communities they serve.

    If you're looking for a residency program where you'll be challenged, supported, and inspired to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover what makes the Carolina Pines Family Medicine Residency Program a unique place to learn, grow, and serve.

    How to Apply
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    Program Mission

    The Family Medicine program at Carolina Pines utilizes local resources in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and those of the broader MUSC network to prepare the next generation of family physicians with the knowledge, skills, systems, and habits to deliver full-spectrum, evidence-based, and compassionate care across all stages of life. Graduates will be well prepared to serve in rural and medically under-resourced communities and to lead efforts that improve health, access, and continuity of care for the people of South Carolina.

     
     
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    Program Aims

    • Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate care across the full spectrum of family medicine, with emphasis on continuity, access, and service to rural and underserved populations.
    • Apply principles of Health Systems Science, including population health, social determinants of health, health policy, quality improvement, and patient safety, to improve care delivery and outcomes for individuals and communities.
    • Integrate technology and innovation such as telehealth, medical informatics, and emerging health technologies to expand access and enhance the value and efficiency of patient care. 
    • Collaborate and lead within interprofessional teams to advance communication, reliability, and systems-based practice across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. 
    • Cultivate sustainable performance and lifelong learning through habits that promote self-reflection, professionalism, and resilience- ensuring long-term excellence and leadership in family medicine.
     
     

    Experience Beyond Training

    The Carolina Pines Family Medicine Residency Program is designed to help you grow into a confident, compassionate physician. From personalized mentorship and hands-on learning to meaningful patient relationships and the support of the MUSC Regional Health Network, you'll find an environment where you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

     

    Program Highlights

    • Full-spectrum family medicine training across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty settings
    • Strong faculty mentorship with daily accessibility and hands-on teaching
    • Progressive autonomy designed to build confidence and clinical independence
    • Meaningful impact in rural and underserved communities
    • Close-knit culture that prioritizes collaboration, wellness, and support
    • Backed by the MUSC Regional Health Network, combining academic resources
     
     

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