Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Located in Winston-Salem, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is the largest academic medical center in Western NC. Our tailored program ensure residents receive the most comprehensive hands-on educational, research and clinical learning. We continually strive to improve the resident experience to promote a full and vibrant life while in Winston-Salem! Check out our Instagram, @wakeforestpsych, to get to know us better. We look forward to meeting you! Workforce to Amplify Knowledge and Expertise!
Total Program Size
9
9
9
9
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1537400C0
1537400R0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
94
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
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
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
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
15
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
Not Available
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
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4003621171
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Sahil
Last Name
Munjal
Degrees
MD
Address
Wake Forest Sch of Med
Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Med
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1087
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.271347 36.089673)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sheila
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Leach
Address
Wake Forest Univ Sch of Med
Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Med
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.271347 36.089673)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
53.50
% IMG
16.60
% DO
29.70
% Female
47.50
% Male
52.40
Total Physician
17
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
43.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,329 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $61,981 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $64,534 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $67,579 | 15 | 5 |
Total Positions
36
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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