Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Wake Forest Internal Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to fostering the progressive development of medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and procedural skills over the course of three years. As a university-based program that serves both the local community and functions as a tertiary care referral center, we fully align with our institutions mission: to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing for all.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Donna Marie Williams, MD
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Primary Program Contact
Heather C Yates
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Locations
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Watlington Hall 3rd Fl
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1052
1601 Brennan Ave
Salisbury, NC 28144
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 from a department chair
- 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 5 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: Clinical experience in the US
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 - Dec 31, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.