WakeMed Health and Hospitals Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Raleigh, NC(Raleigh, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#546
Specialty Rank
$65,312
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
#546
Internal Medicine Ranking
7th Percentile
Top 93% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403600332
- NRMP Code:
- 2275140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 144
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 67
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Patients and families come first at WakeMed. Everything we do is to serve our patients and their families. This goal fosters a culture of excellence, diligence, compassion and collegiality at WakeMed that, in our opinion, is unmatched. The Internal Medicine Residency Program embodies this culture. Our residents and faculty strive to be the best people and physicians they can be. We are committed to improving the health of our patients and their community both inside and outside our walls.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,312
PGY-1
$67,870
PGY-2
$69,950
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $285K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $71K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
12.54
Gas (per gallon)
$4.22
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403600332
- NRMP Code:
- 2275140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 144
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Ethwell Perry
- Email:
- jperry@wakemed.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 1/11/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/21/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- 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:
- June, Negotiable
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2275140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- WakeMed Health and Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- WakeMed Health and Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Katina During
- Contact Email:
- kduring@wakemed.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 20.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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