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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Family Medicine 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
1203631226
Program director
Keli Jones
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
521
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.9%
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 Family Medicine residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 521 applications and invited about 29.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
10
Interview rate
29.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White67%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Keli Jones
Program coordinator
DoNice Smith
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-9024
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Family and Community Medicine Medical Center Blvd Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1084 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 Family Medicine program has 22% 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 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program received 521 applications and interviewed about 29.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program located?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is located at Family and Community Medicine Medical Center Blvd Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1084. 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 Keli Jones. The program coordinator, DoNice Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.