PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Pediatrics 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
3203611183
Program director
Elizabeth Halvorson
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
893
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 14 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 893 applications and invited about 29.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
29.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White67%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Halvorson
Program coordinator
Adriene Cunningham
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-2694
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Dept of Pediatrics Medical Center Boulevard 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?

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 4% of residents at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 14 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program received 893 applications and interviewed about 29.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program located?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is located at Dept of Pediatrics Medical Center Boulevard 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 Elizabeth Halvorson. The program coordinator, Adriene Cunningham, is the usual contact for application questions.

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