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.
Wilmington is a great place to live and Novant Health NHRMC is an even better place to learn with a fantastic community of master surgical educators prepared to support generations of future surgeons.Natalie Barnette, MD, General Surgery Resident, PGY-4
Having grown up in a small coastal community, I have a deep appreciation for the area's natural beauty and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The people here are welcoming, hardworking and have a strong sense of community. Together, these qualities make Wilmington feel like home.Caitlin Blades, MD, General Surgery Resident, PGY-1
I love living close to the beach, the high volume and hands-on training, supportive culture and how welcomed I felt by everyone during my interview.Bailey Boyd, MD, General Surgery Resident, PGY-1
There are so many fun food and coffee spots to explore [in Wilmington], and, as a bonus, every single person I have met has been welcoming, kind and helpful.Gabriella Gee, MD, General Surgery Resident, PGY-1
We operate early and often; attendings genuinely care about residents and take time to sculpt us into excellent surgeons; residents love one another and will do anything for each other — inside the hospital or out.Patrick Juneau, MD, General Surgery Resident, PGY-3
I’ve spent most of my life in Albany, NY, so I’m really looking forward to exploring somewhere new with a warmer climate where I can enjoy my hobbies year-round (or closer to it).Casey Northrup, MD, General Surgery Resident, PGY-1
Contact & support
For questions, email Program Administrator Kathy Radley, C-TAGME, at Kathy.Radley@NovantHealth.org.
Administrative Office Address
General Surgery Residency Program
2131 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401