Family Medicine Residency Program — Wilmington

Training family physicians to lead their communities to outstanding health.

Welcome to the family medicine residency program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) — where we’re training the next generation of compassionate, community-driven family physicians. Based in the vibrant coastal city of Wilmington, NC, our program combines academic excellence with the support of a cause-driven healthcare system.

Family medicine residency program video

"It's a very well-rounded program. There's a lot of opportunities for growth for residents and a lot of support from our faculty."

Watch our three-minute video to hear from the New Hanover Regional Medical Center family medicine residency program leadership and current residents, and to get a glimpse of our stellar facilities and beautiful Wilmington.

Residency snapshot

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8 residents/year (6 main, 2 rural)
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70% Stay in NC
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Novant Health Wilmington rural family medicine resident in a clinic talking with a patient

Program vision

The Family Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to developing skilled, compassionate physicians ready to serve diverse communities. Our curriculum blends academic excellence with hands-on clinical experience in diverse settings, guided by dedicated faculty mentors. Residents develop strong clinical skills, leadership abilities and a deep commitment to health equity and access to care. Graduates leave confident in their ability to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care and meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.

Program vision

The family medicine residency program is dedicated to developing skilled, compassionate physicians ready to serve diverse communities. Our curriculum blends academic excellence with hands-on clinical experience in diverse settings, guided by dedicated faculty mentors. Residents develop strong clinical skills, leadership abilities and a deep commitment to health equity and access to care. Graduates leave confident in their ability to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care and meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.

Group of Wilmington family medicine residents seated at graduation

A community built for learning & support

Join a supportive community where residents, faculty and staff are committed to your success. Through mentorship, collaboration and hands-on experience, you’ll grow as a physician while building meaningful connections with the patients and communities you serve.

 

Group of Wilmington family medicine residents on the beach shore lifting up one resident

Connect with the program

Join us on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at our Family Medicine program, residents, faculty and daily life. See what it’s like to live and train with us in coastal Wilmington.

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Contact & support

For questions, email Heather Hawkins, program administrator, at Heather.Hawkins@NovantHealth.org.


Administrative Office Address
Family Medicine Residency Program

2523 Delaney Avenue

Wilmington, NC 28403