Appointments are made on the basis of past performance and references. While not absolutely required, interviews are desirable. First year appointments are designated in accordance with the National Resident Matching Program.
Appointments are made without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin.
If you are accepted into a training program, the beginning of your training is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening test.
The house staff is provided with liability insurance to cover only assigned, supervised activities of each house officer’s residency program. Professional liability insurance coverage begins with the date of appointment.
May be arranged through direct communication with the Chief of Service of the appropriate program.
A health insurance policy is provided through the hospital for house officers. (see benefits)
Long term disability insurance is provided after three months of service. This coverage pays 80% of your salary should you become disabled. (see benefits)
A dental reimbursement plan is available and pays up to $1250.00 per year. (see benefits)
Life insurance is provided after three months of service for all house staff. The initial amount is equal to the individual’s annual salary rounded to the next thousand dollars. Additional life insurance may be purchased through payroll deduction.
Vacations are given at a time agreeable with the Chief of Service.
On-call rooms and a separate lounge are furnished.
All physicians must be licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of North Carolina. The Board has discretionary licensure agreements with most states.
Secretary, N.C. Board of Medical Examiners
1203 Front Street
P.O. Box 20007
Raleigh, North Carolina 27619
International Graduate Medical Students accepted into Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's programs must adhere to the following protocol:
- Secure a valid ECFMG certificate
- Secure a J-1 visa for those who require a visa to have work authorization. If you are already on a J-1 visa, you need to submit the paperwork to ECFMG (Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) for a Continuation of Sponsorship and have your training institution transferred to this institution.
If you have never applied to ECFMG for sponsorship before, complete the paperwork for Initial Sponsorship with ECFMG. Both of these documents can be obtained at the ECFMG website.
Please be sure and begin this process as soon as possible, as it normally takes 8 to 12 weeks and can take longer. If this documentation is not completed prior to July 1, you can not begin your training program.
Immunization requirements will be sent to house officers upon notification of appointment.
The AAA three diamond Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center is owned by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. While you are here interviewing please enjoy the special rate of $69/night and a 20% food discount in the Bayberry Restaurant located in the hotel. The Hawthorne Inn offers many amenities including free shuttle service between the hotel and medical center, free parking, fitness facility, laundry facilities, dry cleaning, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary copy of USA Today Monday-Friday, and a full service restaurant and lounge. Please call 336-777-3000 or 800-972-3774 for reservations. Rate is based upon availability.
Please contact the House Staff Office with any questions or concerns.