Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Winston-Salem, NC(Winstonsalem, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#102
Specialty Rank
$69,585
PGY1 Salary
2.8%
IMG %
#102
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
49th Percentile
Top 51% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4203611150
- NRMP Code:
- 1537420A0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 77
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 13
- Female Faculty:
- 23.4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Wake Forest radiology training takes place in a large level 1 trauma hospital with an adjacent children's hospital and a comprehensive cancer center. We serve a large regional area, providing care to a diverse patient population-including patients across both urban and rural settings. The residency offers specialized training pathways, including the 16-month Nuclear Radiology Pathway, ESIR, and the 15-month Pediatric Radiology Pathway.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4203611150
- NRMP Code:
- 1537420A0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carol Parks Geer
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 1/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/31/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 180
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1537420A0
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:
- Melissa G Chrismon
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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