Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Winston-Salem, NC(Winstonsalem, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#44
Specialty Rank
$66,607
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#44
Ophthalmology Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403611120
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 72
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 52
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 45.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
A busy, hands-on experience at our main hospital and the VA. Faculty is full-time, on site, available, and dedicated to teaching, working side-by-side with residents. Residents care for their own population of patients for the duration of their training. Dedicated consult/ER service, urgent clinic, and night float call system.
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
- 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
- International experience/global health
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$66,607
PGY-1
$69,585
PGY-2
$72,452
PGY-3
$75,870
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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):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:
- 2403611120
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 72
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Susan Katharine Burden
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 12/25/2026
- 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:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- PRO3368
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:
- Alice Atwell
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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