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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Vascular surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Winston-Salem, NC(Winstonsalem, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
$66,607
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4513600001
NRMP Code:
1537451C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
47

Contact Information

Gabriela Velazquez Ramirez
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
195
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
00
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited, 5-year integrated program. Trainees will receive a well-rounded clinical experience balanced between open surgical and endovascular treatment interventions as well as diagnostic procedures. As required by the American Board of Surgery, our trainees will develop focused experience and education in non-invasive vascular diagnostics to be competent for RPVI testing.

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

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

2 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

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Winstonsalem, 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
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

Nominal Salary
$66,607
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,641
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4513600001
NRMP Code:
1537451C0STEP
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
47
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Gabriela Velazquez Ramirez
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
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:
195
Min Step 2 Score:
195

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:
1537451C0

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:
Tammy G Hill
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1

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
195
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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