Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
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 outpatient dialysis units, providing a unique experience for trainees to see policy-making, problem-solving, cost analysis, and medical directorships up close. With robust education in home dialysis modalities, our fellows complete training with a well-rounded knowledge base, fi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Deanna Jones, MD
Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Shannon Shields, MD
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Med Ct
Locations
Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr
Nephrology Section
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1053
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1052
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)
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 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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
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.