MD Program

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree is conferred upon students who have satisfactorily completed the prescribed course of study. Central to the medical curriculum is the study of the human body and the structure, function, and coordination of its major systems. Each student must pass Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) and Clinical Skills (CS) of the examinations of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE).

Attitude, Integrity, and Compassion

The School of Medicine strives to provide its graduates with the skills to be lifelong learners. For the student, this aim requires a broad knowledge of basic clinical science and the ability to analyze and incorporate new knowledge. more

Student Life and Living in Winston-Salem, NC

The physical location of the School of Medicine, in a residential neighborhood, offers a pleasing environment for living and studying. more

Admissions Process

Wake Forest University School of Medicine participates in the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) of the AAMC. Formal application for admission to the first-year class must be submitted through AMCAS. more

State-of-the-Art Facilities

North Carolina Baptist Hospital, the major clinical teaching unit, is located adjacent to the School of Medicine, and together they comprise the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC), a tertiary care facility. more