Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a rigorous four-year ACGME accredited program designed to create proficient psychiatrists. It fosters an innovative learning environment emphasizing evidence-based medicine, expert faculty guidance, diverse clinical opportunities, and a supportive community that prioritizes residents' well-being and academic growth.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Psychiatry Residency program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine does not explicitly mention any IMG-friendly criteria, however, it emphasizes diversity and has a commitment to recruiting a diverse population of residents, which could include International Medical Graduates. The program encourages a family-oriented environment and aims to maintain open communication, so it could be inferred that IMGs may be supported in their training here, but specific information about acceptance rates or IMG representation was not found in the details provided.
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Program Website
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Program Director
Sahil Munjal, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The Psychiatry Residency program emphasizes the importance of its residents, who bring diverse interests and backgrounds that enhance the training experience. It supports their growth by providing a comprehensive educational and clinical program to prepare them for future careers in psychiatry.
PGY-1 MD
The current data on the number of PGY-1 MD residents is not specified in the available text. It may be best to confirm by checking the program's most recent resident roster directly.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The text doesn’t provide the specific number of PGY-1 residents who are International Medical Graduates (IMG). It might be necessary to consult the current resident profiles directly or program statistics to determine this accurately.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The General Psychiatry Residency program offers a balanced curriculum training residents to become leaders within their field of study.
Application
More information about applying can be found on the program application page.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple clinic and hospital locations affiliated with Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Fellowship
Residents who graduate from the Psychiatry residency training program at Wake Forest may go into practice or pursue additional training in competitive subspecialty fellowships, including Addiction, Consultation-Liaison, Forensic, Geriatric, Neuropsychiatry, and Sleep Medicine. For those interested, there is a fast track to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship program at the beginning of the fourth year, which allows the first year in CAP to count towards the fellow’s fourth year of training in Psychiatry.
Resident Life
Overview
A program offering balanced training in psychiatry and psychotherapy; emphasizes camaraderie and a family-oriented environment among residents and faculty.
On Call Schedule
Monthly resident meetings allow residents to voice their concerns directly to the program director. Monthly meetings with the chief residents allow our residents to express their concerns regularly.
# of Years of Program
The Psychiatry Residency program is a four-year ACGME accredited program.
Housing
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Alumni
Residents can go into practice or complete additional training in fellowships such as Addiction, Consultation-Liaison, Forensic, Geriatric, Neuropsychiatry, and Sleep Medicine. Some PGY-4 residents fast-track to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowships.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
As a Wake Forest resident you will receive: Competitive salary, Health, dental, and vision insurance, Long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Personalized lead.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents get wellness days for emotional well-being; specifics on formal vacation days are not detailed.