Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
About This Program
Wake Forest Anesthesiology is the leader in clinical skills acquisition and airway management. Our strong general anesthesiology foundation couples with robust subspecialty exposure to provide graduates with proficiency to enter academics, fellowship, or private practice. All rotations are in our quaternary care center serving patients from diverse backgrounds. Winston-Salem is a unique city offering any living setting-from a downtown high-rise to a rural community-within a 20-minute drive.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sarah Leonard Kittner, MD, BA, BH
Wake Forest Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Sherri Keith
Wake Forest Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Wake Forest Univ Sch of Med
Dept of Anesthesiology
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1009
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1052
145 Kimel Park Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.