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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Winston Salem, NC(Salem, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#60
Specialty Rank
$69,585
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#60
Radiation oncology Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4303611075
NRMP Code:
1537430R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Department of Radiation Oncology is situated within an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a leader in CNS with a network of radiation centers. Basic research within Radiation Biology and Radiation (Medical) Physics & a leader in Health Disparities Research. Faculty is diverse with nationally recognized leaders in multiple disease sites.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$69,585
PGY-1
$69,585
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: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
Winston Salem, NC
Metropolitan Area
Salem, NC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,470,214

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
21.4%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,470,214
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

Nominal Salary
$69,585
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,559
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4303611075
NRMP Code:
1537430R0
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Bart Alan Frizzell
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 11/2/2025
Interview Period:
11/10/2025 - 12/19/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1537430A0

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:
Ashley Knight

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2

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
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
42.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

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