PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Wilmington, North Carolina, sponsored by Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

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About Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4003600002
Program director
Julia Triggs
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
517
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Wilmington, North Carolina, sponsored by Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 517 applications and invited about 12.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
12.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White67%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Julia Triggs
Program coordinator
Laura Solt
Coordinator phone
(910) 667-4418
Program phone
(910) 667-7489
Sponsoring institution
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Novant Health NHRMC Combined Civilian-Military Psychiatry Residency Training Program 2131 S. 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28402 Open in Google Maps

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program?

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program received 517 applications and interviewed about 12.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program located?

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program is located at Novant Health NHRMC Combined Civilian-Military Psychiatry Residency Training Program 2131 S. 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28402. Its sponsoring institution is Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Julia Triggs. The program coordinator, Laura Solt, is the usual contact for application questions.