Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center/Hugh Chatham Health Program
About This Program
Welcome to Hugh Chatham Health Family Medicine Program in Elkin, NC. With our partners Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health, our goal is to train compassionate, service-driven physicians for rural practice. Based in the scenic foothills of NC, residents benefit from a wellness-focused curriculum, strong pediatrics and behavioral health training, and no required relocation between PGY-1 and 2. Our innovative program offers community-rooted, full-spectrum education close to home.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mary-Emma Beres, MD
Hugh Chatham Health
Primary Program Contact
Kristine Winlock, MA
Hugh Chatham Health
Locations
Hugh Chatham Health
Family Medicine Residency
500 Chatham Medical Park
Elkin, NC 28621-2482
143 Main St
Buies Creek, NC 27506
1 Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
118 Hamby Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
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
Second Look
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)
- Dean's Letter
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.