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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Elkin, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

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About Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program

ACGME code
1203600001
Program director
Mary-Emma Beres
Location
Elkin, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
297
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Elkin, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 297 applications and invited about 30.3% 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
30.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Mary-Emma Beres
Program coordinator
Kristine Winlock
Coordinator phone
(336) 835-4819
Program phone
(336) 466-6773
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Hugh Chatham Health 500 Chatham Medical Park Elkin, NC 28621 Open in Google Maps

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program sponsor visas?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health 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 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program IMG-friendly?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program offer?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program received 297 applications and interviewed about 30.3% 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/Hugh Chatham Health 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/Hugh Chatham Health 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/Hugh Chatham Health Program located?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program is located at Hugh Chatham Health 500 Chatham Medical Park Elkin, NC 28621. Its sponsoring institution is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program?

The program director is Mary-Emma Beres. The program coordinator, Kristine Winlock, is the usual contact for application questions.