Wilmington Residency Programs
Graduate Medical Education
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is proud to offer exceptional medical residency programs and continuing education for healthcare providers in our region. Based in Wilmington, NC, each of our residency programs offers a unique experience with smaller class sizes to allow for more individual support, access to procedures, and guidance through your journey as a resident to support overall well-being.
Residency Programs
We offer the following ACGME-accredited and nationally recognized programs:
Psychiatry
- One of the few combined military/civilian psychiatry residency programs in the country
Commitment to Strong Partnerships
At Novant Health, we have a strong commitment from our partners through our affiliation with the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, and South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC). These partnerships allow us to advance medical education through interdepartmental collaboration with UNC Academy of Educators, provide research resources, and support continuing professional development, as well as reciprocal rotations. In addition, Wilmington is a well-established branch campus for the UNC school of Medicine 3rd and 4th year medical students.
Objectives, AIMS & Eligibility
It is the objective of our graduate medical education programs:
- To inspire trainees of all backgrounds to deliver excellent, compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based care to all with devotion and integrity.
We train physicians to become leaders who improve the health and quality of life for our patients and their communities by advancing medical knowledge, providing individualized compassionate care, and promoting continuous learning.
As part of our commitment to training the best physicians and continuing to adapt to changes in healthcare to help ensure exceptional patient care, we have developed the following AIMS:
- Generate a comprehensive strategic growth plan across all GME programs over the next two years, with a focus on recruiting, training, and retaining a diverse and compassionate workforce dedicated to lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and the science of medicine.
- Create a safe space to learn and grow as a clinician that promotes a balanced lifestyle through ongoing wellness initiatives and supports professional growth as demonstrated through faculty and resident surveys and team member engagement surveys over the next five years.
- Build an interprofessional simulation center in the next two years to advance patient safety through simulation, education, and research.
- In the next five years, create a system that will inspire excellence in medical training through interprofessional teamwork and competency based medical education.
- In order to be eligible to enter one of our programs, you must meet the minimum selection criteria described in our policy on Resident eligibility and selection (located in our House Staff Manual). Recruitment is coordinated by each individual program.
- Individuals applying for any of our programs must hold an appropriate degree for the program to which they apply. If you hold a foreign medical degree, a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is also required. In addition to these institutional requirements, each program has specific eligibility requirements that must be satisfied.
- Applicants for employment as a New Hanover Regional Medical Center resident or visiting resident must successfully pass reference and background screenings as a condition of that assignment/employment.
- Applicants should have passed USMLE/COMLEX Part 1
- USMLE/COMLEX 2 must be completed
- All applicants must be eligible for a Training License from the North Carolina Medical Board. (International graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate, and all verifications must be in English or translated with a notarized verification of authenticity)
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States (Citizens or Permanent Residents)
Please visit individual program sites for more specific information.
Novant Health Simulation Lab
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center offers a dedicated simulation lab, allowing healthcare providers to replicate a number of real-life scenarios – from an outpatient clinical setting to an operating room suite – to gain hands on experience in responding to a range of medical conditions and emergencies. Our lab offers an immersive learning experience with advanced recording and playback capabilities to practice clinical and diagnostic skills while gaining real-time feedback.