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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

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
4403631250
Program director
Reese Randle
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,411
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,411 applications and invited about 6.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 78 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
6.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White57%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Reese Randle
Program coordinator
Tara Boyd
Coordinator phone
(336) 716-4396
Sponsoring institution
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Medical Center Blvd 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 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 9% of residents at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program received 1,411 applications and interviewed about 6.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program located?

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program is located at Medical Center Blvd 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 Reese Randle. The program coordinator, Tara Boyd, is the usual contact for application questions.

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