Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Wilmington, NC(Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#119
Specialty Rank
$60,819
PGY1 Salary
4.3%
IMG %
#119
Surgery Ranking
67th Percentile
Top 33% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403631249
- NRMP Code:
- 1534440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 49
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,819
PGY-1
$62,681
PGY-2
$64,487
PGY-3
$67,377
PGY-4
$69,422
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 27.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403631249
- NRMP Code:
- 1534440C0
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 49
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- William Hope
- Email:
- william.hope@nhrmc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1534440P0, 1534440C0
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:
- Kathy Radley
- Contact Email:
- kathy.radley@novanthealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 4.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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