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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

John Ethwell Perry
Program Director

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
00
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

0

Salary Progression

$65,312
PGY-1
$67,870
PGY-2
$69,950
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Raleigh, NC
Metropolitan Area
Raleigh, NC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,470,214

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

Nominal Salary
$65,312
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,071
Value Rating
Excellent
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
Program Website:
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More Information:
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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-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

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