Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Internal Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to developing well-rounded physicians, scientists, and leaders. It provides a diverse clinical training environment, personalized mentorship, and various pathways tailored to residents’ career goals. The program is built on a strong foundation of education, research, and the commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring residents gain both clinical and academic excellence during their training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine does not explicitly state its IMG-friendly status. However, it emphasizes its commitment to recruiting and training talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities, which may indicate a welcoming attitude towards international medical graduates. The program may consider applicants with ECFMG certification, but specific details regarding the acceptance rate of IMG applicants or the number of current IMG residents are not provided.
Categorical Positions
Approximately 20 categorical residents.
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
Address
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Program Director
Donna Williams, MD, FACP
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Current Residents
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency Program currently hosts a mix of approximately 48 residents across years, in which approximately 12 are in their first year. The program prides itself on creating a climate of inclusion and embraces the diversity of its residents, emphasizing mentorship and support.
PGY-1 MD
The current roster indicates there are approximately 12 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the internal medicine residency program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine for the current academic year.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum in the Internal Medicine Residency program promotes progressive growth of medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and procedural skills throughout the three years of training with applicants choosing from two training options: categorical internal medicine residency or primary care track. Highlights include innovative X+Y curriculum, academic half-day conference series, longitudinal subspecialty exposure, POCUS curriculum, and numerous opportunities for procedural skills.
Application
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has an application process that includes choosing from training options such as the categorical internal medicine residency or the primary care track. Important aspects include a well-established research curriculum and customized pathways to meet residents' needs. Specific details about critical dates or requirements were not provided in the text.
# of Locations
Residents work at various locations including Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and High Point Medical Center, which cater to diverse populations of patients in both inpatient and community settings.
Fellowship
The Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a variety of fellowship opportunities across numerous specialties. Graduates have pursued fellowships in Allergy and Immunology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology and Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Pulmonary and Critical Care, and more. Each of these fellowships has comprehensive programs designed to provide in-depth training relevant to their respective fields.
Resident Life
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a three-year program committed to developing a new generation of internal medicine physicians, scientists, educators, and leaders, providing diverse clinical exposures, robust educational experiences, and strong academic mentorship.
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# of Years of Program
The program is three years in length.
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Alumni
Residents who complete the Internal Medicine training program at Wake Forest are highly competitive for fellowships across the country at prestigious programs. They are well-prepared to enter any sub-specialty program or pursue a career as a General Internist or Hospitalist, with access to fellowships such as Allergy and Immunology, Cardiovascular Medicine, and more.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers experience in various clinical settings, diverse patient populations, personalized coaching in internal medicine, research opportunities, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
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