I agree that NC is a great place to live with four distinct seasons, the mountains and coast only 3 hours from the Triad. Duke in Durham, UNC in Chapel Hill, Baptist/Wake Forest in Winston Salem, all are excellent med schools and hospitals. Moses Cone in Greensboro has a strong family med residency program with UNC, but stands alone as a quality institution. We have lots of award-winning specialties. You'll love NC no matter where you choose to live! Sorry I can't help with the salaries.