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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Psychiatry 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
4003621171
Program director
Sahil Munjal
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
927
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 927 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
10.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates72%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White78%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Sahil Munjal
Program coordinator
Sheila Leach
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-3601
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest School of Medicine Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1087 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?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program received 927 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1087. 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 Sahil Munjal. The program coordinator, Sheila Leach, is the usual contact for application questions.