Internal MedicineCommunity-based

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Raleigh, North Carolina, sponsored by WakeMed Health and Hospitals.

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About WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program

ACGME code
1403600332
Program director
Kevin Kinlaw
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,069
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Raleigh, North Carolina, sponsored by WakeMed Health and Hospitals. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,069 applications and invited about 7.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 67 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates35%
  • US DO graduates59%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White47%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Kevin Kinlaw
Program coordinator
Andrea Priddy-Smith
Coordinator phone
(919) 350-8041
Program phone
(919) 350-7993
Sponsoring institution
WakeMed Health and Hospitals

Suite 301 3024 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610 Open in Google Maps

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

WakeMed Health and Hospitals 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 WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program offer?

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program offers 7 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program?

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program received 1,069 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has WakeMed Health and Hospitals 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 WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program located?

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program is located at Suite 301 3024 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610. Its sponsoring institution is WakeMed Health and Hospitals.

Who is the program director of WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program?

The program director is Kevin Kinlaw. The program coordinator, Andrea Priddy-Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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