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

4-year program
Combined civilian-military residency
University affiliated program
7 placements/year
Robust benefits & well-being
Diverse clinical rotations
Wilmington, NC psychiatry residency resident and faculty talking over coffee

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.

Group of Novant Health psychiatry residents at graduation

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.

Wilmington, NC psychiatry resident seated talking over coffee

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.

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Contact & support

Email Laura Salt, psychiatry residency program coordinator, at Laura.Solt@NovantHealth.org.