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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

About Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1603611061
Program director
Jaclyn White
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
339
Latest cycle
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 339 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
339
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
No
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men64%
  • White71%
  • Asian14%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%

Contact and location

Program director
Jaclyn White
Program coordinator
Lauren Wilson
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-2576
Program phone
(704) 355-2000
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1029 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 14% of residents at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program located?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is located at Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1029. 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 Jaclyn White. The program coordinator, Lauren Wilson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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