Family Medicine Residency

Training family physicians to lead their communities to outstanding health.

Welcome to the family medicine residency program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) — where we’re training the next generation of compassionate, community-driven family physicians. Based in the vibrant coastal city of Wilmington, NC, our program combines academic excellence with the support of a cause-driven healthcare system.

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.

Who we are

Our residency program is powered by:

  • Seven family medicine physician faculty
  • Clinical health psychologist faculty
  • PharmD faculty

Together, we offer comprehensive training across outpatient, inpatient, procedural, and behavioral health care.

Committed to health equity

We recognize that patients' life situations, including social drivers, are central to health outcomes. As a resident here, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in clinic and community initiatives designed to contribute to whole-person health for all patients. Check out our faculty bios to see how we put health equity into action.

About the program

  • Based at New Hanover Regional Medical Center: referral center for southeastern NC and Level II Trauma Center
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited with osteopathic recognition
  • Community-based training + UNC Chapel Hill affiliation
  • Residents and faculty from across the country
  • 50+% of graduates stay local, 70% stay in NC

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.

Questions?

We’re happy to help. Reach out anytime as you explore this next big step in your journey.

Welcome to Wilmington. Welcome to family medicine.