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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
Continued AccreditationACGME #2803611082University

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is an ACGME-accredited university-based Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Winston Salem, NC. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 15 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $66,607. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
3
15 residents · 15 approved
PGY-1 salary
$66.6k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1537280C0

Accredited since 1947 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2010

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Reference letters needed
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service
ERAS
Main match

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Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1537280C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr-NC”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Other

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
47%
x

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Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
61
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

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Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

WakeMed is the preferred provider of healthcare services in Wake County, NC, serving Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Brier Creek, Garner & surounding areas.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
790
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 5 same · 1 worse
Mortality0 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 11 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeB
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$145K
Research
$0
Payments
43

Top payer: AngioDynamics, Inc. ($60K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
40,780
ED visits
94,085
Inpatient surgeries
11,394
Outpatient surgeries
19,702
Births
3,105
Daily census
660
Full-time staff
9,073

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center · Winston-Salem, NC

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Clinical sites

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Primary
Winston-Salem, NC790 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

State Income Tax
4.25%
Top marginal rate · 2025

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Eleanor P Kiell, MD, BS, MSEd

Associate Professor

Program Director

Jakisha Shepherd, BS

Residency Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Erin De Jong, RN

Ambulatory Nurse

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center located?
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is located in Winston Salem, NC.
What type of program is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center?
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a university-based residency program.
Is Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center?
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has approximately 15 residents in training.
Does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center require?
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center?
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center reports a PGY-1 salary of $66,607. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency program positions as they appear.