Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 3003611270
- Program director
- Mark Giffen
- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 589
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 20%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 589 applications and invited about 12.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- 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
- 5
- Interview rate
- 12.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates50%
- US DO graduates30%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs15%
Demographics
- Women60%
- Men40%
- White55%
- Asian25%
- Other10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Mark Giffen
- Program coordinator
- Amanda Goldsmith
- Coordinator phone
- (336) 713-7527
- Program phone
- (336) 716-2648
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Department of Pathology Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1072 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 20% of residents at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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 589 applications and interviewed about 12.4% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.
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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.
Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program located?
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is located at Department of Pathology Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1072. 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 Mark Giffen. The program coordinator, Amanda Goldsmith, is the usual contact for application questions.