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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Child Neurology 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
1853621037
Program director
Scott Otallah
Location
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
151
Latest cycle
Interview rate
43%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Winston Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 151 applications and invited about 43% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 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 scores of interviewed applicants
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
43%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Contact and location

Program director
Scott Otallah
Program coordinator
Nakiea Choate
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-2317
Program phone
(336) 713-2739
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest Baptist Health 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?

About 20% of residents at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% 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 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program received 151 applications and interviewed about 43% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program located?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is located at Wake Forest Baptist Health 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 Scott Otallah. The program coordinator, Nakiea Choate, is the usual contact for application questions.

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