Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2603621077
Program director
Jason Halvorson
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
623
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 623 applications and invited about 7.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White60%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American32%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Halvorson
Program coordinator
Karen Darvill
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-3946
Program phone
(336) 529-3485
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1070 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 and H-1B 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 8% of residents at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program offer?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program received 623 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program located?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is located at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1070. 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 Jason Halvorson. The program coordinator, Karen Darvill, is the usual contact for application questions.