SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program

Surgery 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
4403631249
Program director
Sarah Fox
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
777
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Wilmington, North Carolina, sponsored by Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 777 applications and invited about 7.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
7.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates72%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White80%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarah Fox
Program coordinator
Kathryn Radley
Coordinator phone
(910) 667-9287
Program phone
(910) 530-2083
Sponsoring institution
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

General Surgery Residency Dept. 2131 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 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 8% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 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 777 applications and interviewed about 7.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program is located at General Surgery Residency Dept. 2131 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401. 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 Sarah Fox. The program coordinator, Kathryn Radley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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