Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2803611082
Program director
Eleanor Kiell
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
304
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 304 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 61 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • 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
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White87%
  • Asian7%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Eleanor Kiell
Program coordinator
Jakisha Shepherd
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-3882
Program phone
(336) 716-4638
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest School of Medicine Medical Center Boulevard Watlington Hall 4th Fl 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?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center 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 Program IMG-friendly?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 Wake Forest School of Medicine Medical Center Boulevard Watlington Hall 4th Fl 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 Eleanor Kiell. The program coordinator, Jakisha Shepherd, is the usual contact for application questions.

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