Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Winston-Salem, NC(Winstonsalem, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#63
Specialty Rank
$59,329
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#63
Neurological surgery Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603611061
- NRMP Code:
- 1537160C0J1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The neurological surgery residency program of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center offers trainees a robust experience in all the sub-specialties encompassed within neurosurgery, including pediatrics, spine, oncology, interventional and open vascular, skull base, functional, epilepsy, peripheral nerve, and radiosurgery with emphasis on graduated autonomy, mentorship, leadership, and research.
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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
50 weeks
Salary Progression
$59,329
PGY-1
$61,981
PGY-2
$64,534
PGY-3
$67,579
PGY-4
$70,526
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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 25.1%(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:
- 1603611061
- NRMP Code:
- 1537160C0J1
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Stacey Quintero Wolfe
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1537160C0
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:
- Lauren E Wilson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2PGY-7:2
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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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