Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program
About This Program
Novant Health NHRMC's general surgery residency in Wilmington, NC, offers a unique blend of coastal living, diverse patient demographics, and high-acuity cases. The innovative curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and specialized training in areas. This prepares residents to become skilled, compassionate, and board-certified surgeons.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sarah Fox, MD, BS
Novant Health NHRMC
Primary Program Contact
Kathy Radley
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Med C
Locations
Novant Health NHRMC
Surgery Residency
2131 S 17th St
Wilmington, NC 28401-7407
2131 S 17th St
Wilmington, NC 28402-9025
Cb 7000-125 Macnider Bldg
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 4, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10-15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.