Education | Family Medicine Residency Program | Atrium Health Union

The Department of Family Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center joins with community leaders in Monroe, NC at Union Family Practice to provide residents with an opportunity to practice in a small-town environment, creating a community apprentice model.

We accept three residents per year within our Union Track with the first year based at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) in Charlotte, NC and the next two years based at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC, approximately 20 miles from CMC. Our clinic delivers a team-based model of care, with multidisciplinary teams built in. Our family medicine inpatient service is comprehensive including adults, pediatrics, and obstetric patients. The curriculum for the second and third years is specifically focused on training residents who wish to eventually practice in a small-town environment.

The Union Track is designed based on the “Community Apprenticeship” model in which residents train one-on-one with preceptors in a private practice setting. The patient population is diverse with patients ranging from farmers and poultry workers to banking executives and hospital employees. The clinic serves as a safety net for a largely rural patient base.

Program Structure

Cohort Size: Three residents per year
Year 1:

Primary care continuity clinic at Atrium Health Union Family Practice
Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte) - most rotations
Union Hospital (Monroe) - adult inpatient experience

Year 2-3:

Primary care continuity clinic at Atrium Health Union Family Practice
Inpatient

Union Hospital (adult, obstetrics and pediatric inpatient experience)

Atrium Health Union Family Medicine Faculty

Allison Bickett, PhD
Matthew Findlay, MD
Nupur Gulati, MD
Lindsey Johnson, MD
Bailey Maloney, DO
Joseph Milner, MD

Skekhar Patil, MD
Benjamin F. Simmons, III, MD
Holly Stegall, MD
Valencia Tellis, MD
Christopher Vieau, MD
Alexander Voitkov, MD

	Allison K. Bickett, PhD Director of Behavioral Medicine Education Dr. Allison Bickett earned a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology (UNC Charlotte) and an MS in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience. Leads the longitudinal behavioral medicine curriculum, mentoring residents in mental health interviewing and integration across inpatient, outpatient, diabetes, and HIV care. Active in physician well-being initiatives and co-facilitates the Art of Medicine program.
	Matthew Findlay, MD Dr. Matthew Findlay, the son of two US Marines grew up in various locations on the East and West Coast. He attended Cornell University for his undergraduate studies, majoring in mathematics, and attended medical school at New York Medical College. He then moved south in search of warmer climates and completed residency at CMC Family Medicine-Elizabeth Track before completing a 1 year term as PGY-4 Chief Resident and Junior Faculty Fellow. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine and works as an attending physician at Union Family Practice. He has special interests in medical education, clinical and diagnostic reasoning, diabetes management, rural medicine, and addiction medicine. He has completed a quality improvement project involving medication assisted treatment (MAT). Outside his work, he spends his time being active with his church, pursuing a wide range of outdoor activities, and spending time with his wife and children.
	Nupur Gulati, MD Dr. Nupur Gulati has a background in teaching at the high school level and global nonprofit work. Her big picture career interest is in working towards bridging gaps at the intersection of health, education, and gender equity. She completed Family Medicine residency in the urban track at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. Her professional interests include women’s health, integrative medicine, and advocacy. She is a clinical assistant professor with Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Charlotte and enjoys being able to help develop curriculum for students. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, cuddling her infant daughter and doodle puppy, and cheering for Duke (her alma mater - go blue devils!).
	Lindsey Johnson, MD Dr. Lindsey Johnson grew up in Faith, NC. She completed her undergraduate degree at Duke University and then medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School. After residency at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center - Rural Residency at Union Family Practice, she came on as an attending at Union Family in 2010. She currently serves as the Medical Director at Union Family Practice. Dr Johnson is board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She enjoys women's health, obesity and menopause care and partnering with patients to achieve their health goals. She is married to Jeremy, a high school teacher and football coach and has two teenage sons. When she is not working, Dr Johnson enjoys gardening, exercising and spending time with her menagerie of animals.
	Bailey Maloney, DO Dr. Bailey Maloney grew up in Raleigh, NC. He then earned his undergraduate degree from NC State University and attended medical school at Campbell University. He completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center at the Union Track. Dr. Maloney has a special interest in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), nutrition, and preventive care. He currently serves as an attending physician at Union Family Practice. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors.
	Joseph Milner, MD Dr. Joseph Milner attended Albany Medical College. He completed his family medicine residency at Albany Medical Center. His professional interests include women’s health and minor surgeries. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running and playing music.
	Shekhar Y. Patil, MD Dr. Shekhar Y. Patil attended Duke University for medical school and completed his family medicine residency at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, in Greenville, NC. He is married and enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
	Benjamin F. Simmons III, MD Dr. Benjamin Simmons III, a Hampton, Virginia native, is an Associate Professor and core faculty member of the Department of Family Medicine. He earned degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Longwood University, a Master’s in Health Administration from Queens University, and his MD from Howard University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – Elizabeth Track and later helped establish the CMC Urgent Care in Salisbury, NC. His professional interests include patient safety and quality, gender affirming care, and healthcare advocacy. He leads the department’s morbidity and mortality curriculum. Outside of medicine, he enjoys family time, traveling, and painting.
	Holly Stegall, MD Dr. Holly Stegall grew up locally in Polkton, NC. She received her undergraduate education at Wingate University and attended medical school at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. After the completion of her residency training at Cabarrus Family Medicine, Dr. Stegall practiced in rural Anson County before joining the Department of Family Medicine. She currently serves as the APD for the Union Track of the residency program. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and extended family. Her hobbies include traveling, RV camping, reading, jogging, and swimming.
	Valencia Tellis, MD Dr. Valencia Tellis grew up in Michigan. She attended Wayne State University for undergraduate and Michigan State University College of Medicine. She completed residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Dr. Tellis has a special interest in Women’s Health. In her free time she enjoys spending time traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
	Christopher Vieau, MD Dr. Christopher Vieau attended Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, as part of its charter class. He completed Family Medicine residency at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. His professional interests include adult general medicine, preventative health and advance care planning. In his free time, he is an avid golfer and enjoys watching Syracuse University sports.
	Alexander Voitkov, MD Alexander Voitkov, MD originally from Newton, MA, earned both his BS and MS degrees from Florida Atlantic University before completing his medical education at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – Union Track. Before entering medical school, Dr. Voitkov gained diverse experience working as a prosector preparing cadavers and serving as a teaching assistant. He now practices as an attending physician at Union Family Practice. Outside of medicine, Dr. Voitkov enjoys 3D printing/CAD design, spearfishing, and ballroom dancing.