Acting Internship
Thinking about joining our residency family? The best way to get a real feel for our program is by joining us for an acting internship (AI).
During this four-week rotation, you’ll become part of the care team — working alongside residents from all three years and attendings on our family medicine inpatient service and in our outpatient clinic. It’s your chance to see what life is really like here and get all your questions answered about rotations, learning opportunities, and work-life balance.
What you'll do
As an acting intern, you’ll:
- Join inpatient and outpatient teams to care for real patients.
- Work closely with residents and faculty.
- Assist in procedures like colposcopy, dermatologic procedures, and circumcisions (as available).
- Attend our resident conference series and engage in learning with the team.
Details
- 4 weeks long
- Available July through January
- Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to hospital policy
- Housing may be available — ask us about current availability.
How to apply
To apply for the acting internship rotation (course code FMME 453):
- Visit UNC Office of Student Affairs.
- Confirm eligibility requirements.
- Review supplemental requirements.
- Apply in visiting student learning opportunities (VSLO).
Questions?
Email Joy.Sessoms@NovantHealth.org. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible with updates on your application and next steps.
Come experience family medicine the way it should be—team-based, patient-centered, and purpose-driven. We can’t wait to meet you.