Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Winston-Salem, NC(Winstonsalem, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#49
Specialty Rank
$59,329
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#49
Child neurology Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853621037
- NRMP Code:
- 1537185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 54
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 6.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 60.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Affiliated with Wake Forest Medical School, our program provides the best clinical training in child neurology in the region, offering exposure to a diverse patient population and opportunities to engage in clinical research. We provide a strong basis in general neurology and exposure to subspecialty clinics in epilepsy, movement, and neurogenetics. Based at a medium-sized academic center, our program offers a personalized and flexible path matched to a physician's career goals and interests.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,329
PGY-1
$61,981
PGY-2
$72,452
PGY-3
$75,870
PGY-4
$79,178
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 76(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $300K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 282K
- Median Age
- 36 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
61%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
11
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853621037
- NRMP Code:
- 1537185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Scott Otallah
- Email:
- sotallah@wakehealth.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1537185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Nakiea Choate
- Contact Email:
- nchoate@wakehealth.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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