Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurosurgery Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited seven-year program, designed to provide comprehensive training across all subspecialties in neurosurgery. It emphasizes clinical experience, research, and innovation while offering an environment that fosters diversity and inclusivity. The program is committed to resident education and aims to create top-tier neurosurgeons capable of thriving in various career paths after graduation.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The information regarding international medical graduates (IMGs) is not explicitly discussed in the text. However, it mentions providing a diverse training environment and states that residents come from all over the world, which may imply a potential openness to IMGs. There are no direct mentions of IMG applicants, acceptance rates, ECFMG certification, or visa sponsorships in the text provided.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency is an ACGME-accredited seven-year program that matches two residents per year.
Program Website
Address
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education, 475 Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Program Director
Stacey Quintero Wolfe, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program matches 2 residents per year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). There is a diverse team of residents enrolled, which reflects a commitment to inclusivity in training. Specific details about the number of current residents, including their educational backgrounds, are not provided in the extracted text.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our tailored program ensures residents receive the most comprehensive hands-on educational, research and clinical learning experiences, with a balanced curriculum that trains residents to become leaders within their field of study.
Application
The residency is an ACGME-accredited seven-year program that matches two residents per year via the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Residents can apply through the NRMP, and specific application deadlines typically align with the NRMP schedule. The exact application details can be found by following the link to the program's application page.
# of Locations
Residents work entirely at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, which serves as a high-volume regional referral center.
Fellowship
The Neurosurgery Residency program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers several fellowship opportunities for residents upon completion of their training. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in various areas such as Complex Spinal Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute, Neuro-Oncology at City of Hope in Los Angeles, and Endoscopic Skull Base Fellowship at Barrow Institute, among others. The text indicates a supportive transition into academic, research, or private practice opportunities post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurosurgery Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a seven-year program offering trainees a substantive and varied experience in all the subspecialties encompassed within neurosurgery, from pediatrics to oncology.
On Call Schedule
On-call resources (rooms, meals, etc.) are provided to residents.
# of Years of Program
7 years
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Alumni
Alumni of the Neurosurgery Residency Program typically pursue a variety of fellowships and positions, including complex spinal surgery, neuro-oncology, and endovascular neurosurgery. Recent alumni have taken roles in renowned specialties and institutions, such as the Barrow Neurological Institute and Johns Hopkins, along with positions in private practices across various states, including Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
In addition to standard resident benefits, neurosurgery residents will receive: Loupes provided and maintained by the department, monogrammed lab coats, PGY 3 residents attend the RUNN funded by the department, USMLE Step 3 reimbursement, funded attendance at national meetings, annual book fund of $600.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
While specific vacation policies for PGY-1 residents are not provided in the text, further details may be available on the program's official site or through direct inquiry. Typically, residency programs offer a set number of vacation days allowing for personal time off.