Family Medicine Residency Program — Wilmington

Develop the skills and confidence to care for any community

The family medicine residency program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) is dedicated to training the next generation of compassionate, community‑driven family physicians. Based in the vibrant coastal city of Wilmington, NC, our program blends academic excellence with the support of a mission‑focused healthcare system committed to improving the health of the communities we serve. We offer a unique experience with small class sizes to allow for more individual support, access to procedures, and guidance through your resident journey.

We’re all about impact, health equity, access and leadership. Whether you’re drawn to urban or rural medicine, we prepare you to meet your community’s needs, head-on.

See our residency program in action

"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 living and working in beautiful Wilmington.

Residency snapshot

3-Year program
8 residents/year (6 main, 2 rural)
Rural & urban tracks
Level II trauma center
Community-based programs
UNC Chapel Hill affiliation
50+% of graduates stay local
70% stay in North Carolina

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