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Cape Fear Valley Health Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fayetteville, NC(Fayetteville, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$61,972
PGY1 Salary
5.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403600421
NRMP Code:
2128440C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Kelly M Van Fossen
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our comprehensive training program incorporates a breadth of general surgery and subspecialties to include trauma/critical care, vascular, surgical oncology, colorectal, cardiothoracic, to name a few as we perform approximately 24,000 surgeries annually.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$61,972
PGY-1
$64,192
PGY-2
$68,344
PGY-3
$71,680
PGY-4
$75,130
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Fayetteville, NC
Metropolitan Area
Fayetteville, NC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,470,214

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$330K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$64K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,470,214
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7000000000000001
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
11.99
Gas (per gallon)
$4.03
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,972
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,232
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403600421
NRMP Code:
2128440C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kelly M Van Fossen
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 20
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2128440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Contact Person:
Nakea Mccrimmon
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
5.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
90.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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