Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Winston Salem, NC(Salem, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
46
Positions
#85
Specialty Rank
$66,607
PGY1 Salary
4.3%
IMG %
#85
Pediatrics Ranking
61st Percentile
Top 39% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203611183
- NRMP Code:
- 1537320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 238
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 99
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 74.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Pediatric Residency program at Wake Forest provides comprehensive, well-rounded training in pediatrics to a talented and supportive team of residents. We train 14 categorical residents per class and 2 child neurology residents, offering truly personalized education and mentorship from a dedicated, multidisciplinary faculty encompassing all the pediatric subspecialties.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,607
PGY-1
$69,585
PGY-2
$72,452
PGY-3
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: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
- 76(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $300K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.3%(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:
- 3203611183
- NRMP Code:
- 1537320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 238
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elizabeth Eby Halvorson
- Email:
- ehalvors@wakehealth.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/9/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- 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:
- 1537320C0
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:
- Adriene Cunningham
- Contact Email:
- acunning@wakehealth.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 4.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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