Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

ACGME code
3003611270
Program director
Mark Giffen
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

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
PGY-1 salary
$69,937
Per year

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.

First-year residents earn $69,937 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. 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

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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: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
589
Interview rate
12.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White55%
  • Asian25%
  • Other10%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-15$69,937155
PGY-25$73,064155
PGY-35$76,075155
PGY-45$79,664155
PGY-5$83,137155
Hours per week (PGY-1)
50
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
14 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Giffen
Program coordinator
Amanda Goldsmith
Coordinator phone
(336) 713-7527
Program phone
(336) 716-2648
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.

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 10%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

First-year residents at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program earn $69,937 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 50 hours a week.

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.

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