Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Winston-Salem, NCLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Wake Forest takes pride in a comprehensive clinical nephrology education, exposing fellows to all parts of nephrology, from glomerulonephritis, transplant and critical care, to ESRD, among others. Wake Forest owns twenty dialysis units, providing a unique experience for trainees to see policy-making, problem-solving, cost analysis, and medical directorships up close. Located in beautiful Winston-Salem, NC, we are close to the coast and mountains, a great location for those who love the outdoors.

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$76k-$78k

20 Vacation Days
5 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Deanna Jones, MD
Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr

[email protected]
(336) 716-4650

Primary Program Contact

Shannon Shields, MD
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Med Ct

[email protected]
(336) 716-4650
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1483621011

Locations

Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr
Nephrology Section
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1053

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1052

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

36 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

12:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1537148F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

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/Resident Ratio

3.4:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

40%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (21)

Non-Physicians (5)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

14 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP15

Application Due

Sep 15, 2025

AUG21

Interview Period Starts

Aug 21, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025

2027 - 2028

SEP14

Application Due

Sep 14, 2026

AUG17

Interview Period Starts

Aug 17, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

33%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$76k-$78k

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4

$75,870

PGY-5

$78,178

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days5

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Winston-Salem, NC

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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