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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

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About Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0403621116
Program director
Sarah Kittner
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
694
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 14 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 694 applications and invited about 19.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 59 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
14
Interview rate
19.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White80%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarah Kittner
Program coordinator
Sherri Keith
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-4426
Program phone
(336) 716-4498
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Department of Anesthesiology Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157 Open in Google Maps

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program offer?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program offers 14 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program received 694 applications and interviewed about 19.9% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wake Forest University Baptist 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 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program located?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is located at Department of Anesthesiology Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157. Its sponsoring institution is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sarah Kittner. The program coordinator, Sherri Keith, is the usual contact for application questions.