Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
About This Program
The URPS Fellowship at Wake Forest offers unparalleled clinical and research training through a fully integrated program in Urology and Gynecology. Fellows gain expertise in all surgical approaches and benefit from unique exposure to regenerative medicine, complex reconstruction, and global health. Fellows are involved in clinical and integrative research, including access to the Regenerative Medicine Institute.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Catherine Ann Matthews, MD, BH, BA
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Carolyn Shadrick, MD
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Locations
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Dept of Urology
1 Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1052
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 27, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 15, 2026 - Apr 30, 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.