Comprehensive children’s hospital
Training is based at Levine Children’s Hospital, the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospital in the region.
A welcome from pediatric leadership
Pediatrics Residency ProgramWelcome to Atrium Health Levine Children’s
Thank you for your interest in completing your pediatric residency training in Charlotte, North Carolina.
We are committed to educating the next generation of pediatricians through broad clinical experience, thoughtful mentorship and a culture of inclusion and well-being.
Academic health system
The program is part of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Advocate Health.
Far-reaching pediatric care
Residents train within a growing network that cares for 5% of the nation’s children.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Pediatrics Residency Program at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is both a privilege and a responsibility to train the next generation of pediatricians, and we take that commitment seriously.
Our residents care for a diverse patient population across the full spectrum of pediatric medicine. Their experiences prepare them for careers in general pediatrics, subspecialty fellowship training, inpatient and outpatient practice, and leadership roles in academic medicine.
Learning and growth
Excellence in education, mentorship and innovation
Residents build a strong clinical foundation while receiving individualized support for their professional development.
A broad and flexible curriculum
Education is a core mission of our department. Our curriculum emphasizes a strong foundation in general pediatrics, progressive responsibility and flexibility to support diverse career paths.
Residents benefit from outstanding subspecialty exposure, longitudinal mentorship and opportunities for scholarly activity, quality improvement and advocacy.
Invested faculty and mentors
Mentorship and sponsorship are essential to developing excellent physicians and leaders. Our faculty are deeply invested in teaching and professional development.
Many faculty members are actively engaged in regional and national leadership, research and educational innovation.
We are committed to supporting residents not only as learners, but also as individuals—preparing them for lifelong careers of learning, leadership and service.
Culture and community
A community where people and ideas thrive
Excellent medical education requires an environment where people feel valued, supported and challenged to grow.
At the heart of our program is a culture grounded in respect, professionalism, inclusion and well-being. Residents are integral members of the care team and work closely with dedicated faculty, nurses and interprofessional colleagues in a collegial, family-centered setting.
Charlotte is a vibrant and growing community, and our program is deeply connected to the region we serve. Through care delivered at Levine Children’s Hospital and across more than 30 affiliated primary care and community sites, residents gain broad exposure while developing a strong sense of purpose and advocacy for children and families.
Our responsibility
Caring for children is a privilege
Residents learn to approach each clinical setting with compassion, accountability and a commitment to improving pediatric health.
Caring for children is both a profound privilege and an enormous responsibility. We strive to instill this mindset in everything we do—whether caring for a medically complex child in our intensive care units, partnering with families in the outpatient setting or advocating for better health outcomes in our communities.
Through excellence in clinical care, education and advocacy, we prepare pediatricians who are ready to meet the evolving needs of children in Charlotte, the Carolinas and beyond.
Advocate Health’s purpose: From discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care – for you, for us, for all.
Your next step
An invitation
Consider whether our clinical experiences, people and mission align with the pediatrician you hope to become.
We are proud of our residents, faculty and staff and of the strong, supportive community we have built together.
If you are seeking a residency program that offers broad clinical training, dedicated mentorship, a commitment to inclusion and well-being, and a clear mission rooted in service to children and families, we invite you to learn more about our program.
We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital and to this next step in your pediatric training.