Scholarly Activity
Advance the future of surgical care through research and innovation
Our general surgery residency program encourages you to explore questions that matter to you and the patients you serve. Through required research and quality improvement projects, you’ll learn to evaluate medical literature, understand research methods and statistics, and apply new knowledge to patient care to build skills that strengthen both practice and leadership in medicine.
Highlights
Research requirements
Per ACGME common program requirements, our program encourages you to participate in scholarly activity through measures like:
- Curriculum designed to advance your knowledge of the basic principles of research, including how research is conducted, evaluated, explained to patients and applied to patient care.
- Educational resources dedicated to facilitating your involvement in scholarly activities.
Explore our curriculum
You’ll gain diverse clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and subspecialty settings — guided by people who love to teach and are invested in your growth. Visit our curriculum page to learn more and to explore our conference schedule.
Contact & support
For questions, email Kathy Radley, C-TAGME, at kathy.radley@novanthealth.org.
Administrative Office Address
General Surgery Residency Program
2131 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401