Residency Application Process
This is a three year training program (PGY 1-3) with currently ten positions at the PGY1 year. Residents are selected from among eligible applicants on the basis of their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. We do not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We do not require that the applicant have graduated from a medical school within a specific period of time nor do we require any additional graduate medical education. Appointments are made through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) beginning at the PGY1 level only. All participants are bound to abide by the policies of the NRMP. Applicants must apply via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) developed by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Please note that any questions you may have regarding ERAS should be directed to your Dean's Office/Office of Students Activities or the ERAS web site. We strongly request that you send no hard copies of your application information. More information about the application process can be found on our medical center's housestaff website including information for foreign medical graduates.
Our application deadline date has been established as November 1st!
To be considered for an interview, a completed ERAS application should include the following:
The ERAS Common Application Form (CAF) and accompanying photo
At least three letters of recommendation from attending physicians. At least two of these should be from a supervising physician from an Emergency Medicine rotation. Please note: The use of the Standard Letter of Recommendation approved by the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors is encouraged in lieu of a narrative letter from Emergency Medicine physicians.
Official medical school transcript - this is often sent along with the Dean's letter
Copy of scores from medical licensing exams taken up to this point (USMLE preferable)
Personal statement
Dean's letter - we realize this letter will not be released until November 1
A letter from your program director if you are currently in a training program
If you should have any additional questions regarding the application process, please call Nancy Holliday, EM Residency Coordinator, at (336) 716-4625 or e-mail message to emedres@wfubmc.edu.
Interviews
Invitations for interviews will be issued by means of ERAS e-mail as early as late October through mid November if applications are complete. Interviews are then primarily scheduled for December and January and take place on Monday and Wednesdays. You will be notified of the available dates when you are invited to interview. A typical interview day would last from 8:00a-2:00p and includes an introduction to the program from the residency director, tour of the emergency department and medical center, personal interviews with residency director and faculty, informal time with current residents and lunch.
Travel
The Piedmont Triad International Airport located in Greensboro, NC is less than 30 minutes away from Winston-Salem. Charlotte Douglas Airport is 1 ½ hours from Winston-Salem and Raleigh-Durham is ~2 hours away.
Accommodations
The Hawthorne Inn located just minutes away from the medical center offers discounts for interviewing students. A free shuttle service is also available to the medical center.
Student Elective
A student elective in Emergency Medicine is available. If you are interested in this rotation, please contact Dr. David Manthey, Undergraduate Medical Education Director, at (336) 716-4629. More information about our student rotation can be found at the Visiting Students page.