Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
About This Program
In operation and accredited since 1974, the EM Residency program at Wake Forest University SOM is the earliest established EM residency program in the southeast and one of the first EM programs in the US. Our ED, a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, has an annual volume of more than 110,000 patient visits. WFEM is a leader in research, and it offers a multitude of fellowship opportunities. Residents explore these exciting sub-specialty areas through many available academic tracks.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cedric William Lefebvre, MD, BH, BA
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Heather Jarman, MD
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Locations
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Dept of Emergency Med
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1052
1200 N Elm St
Greensboro, NC 27401-1020
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 18, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 24, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Jan 12, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.