Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Affiliated with Wake Forest Medical School, our program provides the best clinical training in child neurology in the region, offering exposure to a diverse patient population and opportunities to engage in clinical research. We provide a strong basis in general neurology and exposure to subspecialty clinics in epilepsy, movement, and neurogenetics. Based at a medium-sized academic center, our program offers a personalized and flexible path matched to a physician's career goals and interests.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1537185C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
54
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
9
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
33
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1853621037
Beeper or Home Call
6
6
6
Program Director
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Otallah
Degrees
MD
Address
Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr
Dept of Neurology
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.271347 36.089673)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Nakiea
Last Name
Choate
Degrees
BS
Address
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Dept of Neurology
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.271347 36.089673)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
71.10
% IMG
23.30
% DO
5.50
% Female
46.60
% Male
53.30
Total Physician
40
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
60.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
6.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
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| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,329 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 2 | $61,981 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 3 | $62,566 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 4 | $65,515 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 5 | $68,422 | 15 | 7 |
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Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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