Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a three-year comprehensive training program focused on delivering compassionate, continuous, and evidence-based patient care. It emphasizes significant community engagement, health equity training, and offers unique opportunities such as preparation for fellowships in Sports Medicine and OB/GYN, alongside a research-oriented environment, aiming to develop community-minded physicians.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the eligibility criteria, application process, or program requirements. However, the program accepts ECFMG certification, which suggests that it may be IMG-friendly. Additional context about visa sponsorship or the number of IMG residents currently in the program is not provided in the available text.
Categorical Positions
The number of categorical residents in the program is stated to be 30.
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Program Website
Address
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education, 475 Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Program Director
Keli B. Jones, MD, FAAFP
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents of the program include a diverse group of dedicated medical professionals committed to excellence in education and clinical care. Specific resident statistics including the number of MDs and DOs are not provided in the text, making counts and specific demographics unknown.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first-year residents includes a balanced mix of both ambulatory and hospital-based experiences, tailoring to individual learning styles and goals, while fostering a supportive environment. Additional unique opportunities include community/underserved care experience, outpatient procedures, and exposure to various medical specialties.
Application
To apply to the Family Medicine Residency program, visit the application page for specific requirements and instructions. No specific deadlines were mentioned in the extracted text, but you can find details about how to apply on the program application page.
# of Locations
Residents will primarily train at Peace Haven Family Medicine and will also work at various clinics in the Winston-Salem area, including Centro Clinico, Bethesda, and Highland Avenue, plus three main hospitals.
Fellowship
The program offers several fellowship opportunities including a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship and a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, aimed at covering a broad spectrum of community and university sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and fitness. Recent graduates of the residency have pursued various specialties and subspecialties, including sports medicine and geriatrics, indicating a well-rounded fellowship focus and career development path for residents.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is unique in its dedication to training community-minded physicians with a balanced curriculum that combines ambulatory and hospital-based experiences, health equity training, and opportunities for fellowship preparation and research.
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# of Years of Program
The Family Medicine Residency program is a three-year program.
Housing
Specific housing information was not detailed in the text; further details may be available on the program's official website.
Alumni
Since 1978, over 450 graduates have pursued careers in diverse settings, including outpatient family medicine, sports medicine, geriatrics, and academic medicine, with 58% of graduates practicing in North Carolina.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
As a Wake Forest resident, you will receive competitive salary, health, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability, a free gym membership, and free parking.
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