Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Winston Salem, NC(Salem, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$66,607
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4803621113
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 23.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are excited to have you apply for our 2026-2027 Urology Residency Program, which consists of 6 years. Year 1 is dedicated to research. Our PGY1s rotate 6 months each in General Surgery and Urology. Years 2-4 consist of adult and pediatric clinical training at AHWFB, the VA, and community hospitals. Our PGY5 chief resident oversees the outpatient clinic and supervises inpatient adult urologic units, where residents develop leadership and administrative skills.
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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,607
PGY-1
$69,585
PGY-2
$72,452
PGY-3
$75,870
PGY-4
$79,178
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4803621113
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alejandro Remigio Rodriguez
- Email:
- alrrodri@wakehealth.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
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:
- Lorraine Smith
- Contact Email:
- losmith@wakehealth.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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