The need for qualified physicians in America is acute and growing. Practically every section of the United States, whether urban, suburban or rural, has some sort of shortage of and need for trained medical personnel. Union County, North Carolina is one such location. This county is undergoing the transformation from a rural area into a suburban area. Consequently, there are sections of this and adjacent counties that are being underserved and are understaffed medically speaking. One such need in Union County at present is for additional Family Practitioners. For those who may be interested, Union County is a convenient drive southeast of Charlotte and is the fastest growing county in North Carolina. It is located about midway between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast. It is an area rich in game and fish for those who enjoy hunting and fishing. It is also an easy drive to coastal resorts and beaches from Union County as well as Appalachian ski resorts. Golf at Pinehurst and Augusta are within one to three hours drive! NFL football and NBA basketball are performed up the road in Charlotte. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League play in Raleigh. Universities affiliated with the Southeastern and Atlantic Coast Conferences are conveniently located. NASCAR racing is located at Concord, NC and Darlington, SC. Union County is also served by excellent area hospitals. It is within a 150 mile radius of medical schools and hospitals such as Wake Forest, Duke, UNC at Chapel Hill, Medical University of South Carolina and the Medical College of Georgia. There are also excellent burn centers located at Wake Forest, UNC-Chapel Hill, Medical University of South Carolina and the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. There is also a Shriner's Hospital for Children located in Greenville, South Carolina. Union County is within an area abundant with public schools, private schools and houses of worship for all faiths. There are excellent restaurants, museums and a wonderful symphony located in Charlotte! Any Family Practitioner who may be interested in one such opportunity for an ongoing medical practice in a safe, low crime area may contact Mr. Warren Edwards at 704-291-0896 for further information. There is a renovated and furnished office awaiting. A Family Practitioner conversant in English and Spanish is desirable, but not required. You, your family and your practice will be welcomed to this area! Any and all applicants will be considered.