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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Internal 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
1403621325
Program director
Donna Williams
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
33
First-year spots
Applicants
2,198
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 33 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,198 applications and invited about 22% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
33
Interview rate
22%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White69%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Donna Williams
Program coordinator
Heather Yates
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-4490
Program phone
(336) 716-2443
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Medical Center Blvd 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 1% of residents at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 33 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 33 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program received 2,198 applications and interviewed about 22% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine 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 Medical Center Blvd 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 Donna Williams. The program coordinator, Heather Yates, is the usual contact for application questions.

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