Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
About This Program
We are excited to have you apply for our 2026-2027 Urology Residency Program, which consists of 6 years. Year 1 is dedicated to research. Our PGY1s rotate 6 months each in General Surgery and Urology. Years 2-4 consist of adult and pediatric clinical training at AHWFB, the VA, and community hospitals. Our PGY5 chief resident oversees the outpatient clinic and supervises inpatient adult urologic units, where residents develop leadership and administrative skills.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alejandro Remigio Rodriguez, MD
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Primary Program Contact
Lorraine Smith
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Locations
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Department of Urology
Medical Center Boulevard
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
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Dec 18, 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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 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.