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Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Wilmington, NC(Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#257
Specialty Rank
$65,685
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#257
Psychiatry Ranking
19th Percentile
Top 81% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003600002
NRMP Code:
1534400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
10
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
Non-Physician Staff:
6
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
46.2%
00

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our 4-year combined military-civilian psychiatry residency trains 7 residents per year (4 civilian, 3 military) across Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. Residents rotate together at both sites, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and care systems. The program fosters collaboration, shared learning, and strong mentorship in a mission-driven environment that prepares graduates for a wide range of career paths.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,685
PGY-1
$67,695
PGY-2
$69,646
PGY-3
$72,768
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Wilmington, NC
Metropolitan Area
Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
98(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$336K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$59K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
244K
Median Age
48 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.32
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
88°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
73%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
9.46
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,685
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,026
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003600002
NRMP Code:
1534400C0YOG
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Julia D Triggs
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 5/30/2027
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 4/30/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1534400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Contact Person:
Laura E Solt
Contact Email:
laura.solt@nhrmc.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
11.1%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
22.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

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