Psychiatry Residency Program — Wilmington
Train in a combined civilian and military psychiatry residency
The psychiatry residency program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC offers a distinctive training experience as one of the few combined civilian-military psychiatry residency programs in the country. You’ll gain broad clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and consult-liaison settings while learning alongside expert faculty, interdisciplinary teams and military partners.
The program is in partnership with Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and the UNC School of Medicine.
Watch: psychiatry residency video
"The culture of our program and in our department in general is really tremendous — it's what keeps people here."
Watch our three-minute video to hear from the New Hanover Regional Medical Center psychiatry residency program leadership and current residents, and to get a glimpse of our stellar facilities and beautiful Wilmington.
Residency snapshot
Make a difference in our communities
At Novant Health, we look for residents who are dedicated, driven and passionate. By caring deeply for each patient, you’ll grow as a psychiatrist and help build stronger, healthier communities across North Carolina — one person at a time.
A close-knit training community
Residents at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center benefit from close collaboration with expert faculty who are deeply invested in teaching and mentorship, creating an environment where you’re supported both personally and professionally. You’ll grow with confidence while making a meaningful impact in patient care and the communities you serve.
I chose Wilmington for its robust inpatient training, its diverse and dynamic patient population, and the warmth and beauty of the community. From the moment I got to know the program, I could picture myself growing into a confident, well-rounded psychiatrist here.Jenna Cormier, MD, Psychiatry Resident, PGY-2
Choosing [this program] was an easy decision, primarily due to the unique training opportunity offered by its combined civilian-military psychiatry program... every single person I met during my audition rotation was so friendly and welcoming that it immediately made me feel at home.Kimberly Dodd, MD, Psychiatry Resident, PGY-2
This is one of the most unique, comprehensive training experiences in all of psychiatry. The combined military-civilian partnership allows us to see a wide range of psychopathology across multiple environments and health systems to truly have an all-encompassing education and build our confidence.Lt. Andrew Greenhalgh, MD, Psychiatry Resident, PGY-3
I felt a very welcoming atmosphere the moment I met my new community in the healthcare system. Having that positive work environment means a lot to me.Bassam Shawamreh, MD, Psychiatry Resident, PGY-2
I’m excited for the opportunity to train in a strong clinical environment while serving a diverse patient population. I’m especially interested in working with the military community at Camp Lejeune. I also appreciate the setting that supports both professional growth and life outside of medicine.Allen Xu, DO, Psychiatry Resident, PGY-1
Connect with the psychiatry residency
Join us on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at our psychiatry program, residents and faculty. See what it’s like to train with us in beautiful coastal Wilmington.
Contact & support
Email Program Coordinator Laura Solt at Laura.Solt@NovantHealth.org.