Curriculum & Rotation Schedule
Residents in the Novant Health family medicine residency program in Wilmington don’t just learn in the hospital — they learn in the community alongside a supportive network of passionate faculty and dedicated community preceptors. You’ll gain evidence-based medical training in diverse clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and subspecialty settings — guided by people who love to teach and are invested in your growth.
Rotation schedule
We use a 13-block rotation schedule beginning at the end of June.
First postgraduate year (PGY-1)
Hospital-heavy, foundation-building
| Rotation | Length |
| Orientation |
4 weeks
|
| Family medicine inpatient |
8 weeks Four 2-week blocks |
| Emergency medicine | 4 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Inpatient pediatrics | 8 weeks |
| Obstetrics | 8 weeks |
| Intensive care unit (ICU)/critical care |
2 weeks |
| Medical specialties | 2 weeks |
| General surgery | 4 weeks |
| Community medicine & health equity | 4 weeks |
| Family medicine night float | 4 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Geriatrics | 4 weeks; 2-week blocks |
Second postgraduate year (PGY-2)
Community-based, skills-focused
| Rotation | Length |
| Family medicine inpatient service | 8 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Ambulatory pediatrics | 4 weeks |
| Inpatient psychiatry | 4 weeks |
| Health systems management & health equity II | 4 weeks |
| Electives | 8 weeks |
| Gynecology | 4 weeks |
| Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) | 4 weeks |
| Ambulatory family medicine | 8 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Family medicine night float | 4 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Musculoskeletal medicine | 4 weeks; 2-week blocks |
Third postgraduate year (PGY-3)
Community-based, career-shaping
| Rotation | Length |
| Family medicine inpatient service | 8 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Behavioral medicine | 4 weeks |
| Pediatric subspecialties | 4 weeks |
| Ambulatory family medicine | 8 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Total population care & health equity III | 4 weeks |
| Family medicine night float | 4 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Musculoskeletal medicine | 4 weeks; 2-week blocks |
| Electives | 16 weeks; 4 blocks to personalize your path |
Rural family medicine track
Interested in making a difference in underserved communities?
Through our rural track, you'll serve at Black River Health Services in Burgaw, NC, just 26 miles from Wilmington. You'll receive full-scope family medicine training while serving a medically underserved population and gaining valuable rural inpatient and outpatient experience.
Osteopathic Recognition Program
At Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, our ACGME-accredited osteopathic recognition program strengthens training in whole-person care through hands-on learning and dedicated mentorship. Open to both DO and MD residents, the program integrates osteopathic principles into everyday clinical practice.
Program highlights:
- ACGME osteopathic recognition
- OMT clinics and focused didactics
- Strong faculty support in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Hands-on training through workshops and OSCEs
- Commitment to osteopathic-informed care in our community
Program overview
DO residents are automatically enrolled and receive training in osteopathic philosophy, structural exams, and OMT techniques as part of their residency.
MD residents may pursue osteopathic recognition through prior training or participation in OMT-focused experiences, including clinics, coursework, and faculty mentorship.
Integrated training
Osteopathic education is built into residency through regular clinics, didactics, and hands-on experiences, supported by faculty committed to your growth.
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