Wake Forest University School of Medicine General Surgery Residency

Winston-Salem, North CarolinaUniversityTrains at North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Top 50%

of 360 general surgery residency programs

Program website

How it scores

  • Clinical training83Top 25% in general surgery
  • Faculty depth81Top 25% in general surgery
  • Research42Bottom half in general surgery
  • Pay and cost of living77Top 25% in general surgery

Scores run from 0 to 100 against other general surgery programs. How we rank

At a glance

ProgramWake Forest University School of Medicine General Surgery Residency
LocationWinston-Salem, North Carolina
Main training hospitalNorth Carolina Baptist Hospital
SettingUniversity
PGY-1 salary$69,937 (2026-27)
Typical one-bedroom rent nearby$924 a month
Pay against rentMonthly pay covers rent 6.3 times
Visa sponsorshipNot stated
Positions a year—

Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.

Key research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine general surgery

We found no recent studies to highlight from this program's department.

EvidencePulse™

Go deeper into Wake Forest University School of Medicine's research.

Ask about any study above and get an evidence-based answer with citations in seconds.

Ask EvidencePulse™

Interview prep for Wake Forest University School of Medicine 2MM+

Every key study from this department in the last three years, ready questions about each one, and what to ask on interview day.

Other general surgery programs in North Carolina

All general surgery programs in North Carolina

Other residencies at North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Questions

Where is the Wake Forest University School of Medicine general surgery residency?

The program trains residents in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its main training hospital is North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

How much do general surgery residents earn at Wake Forest University School of Medicine?

PGY-1 residents earn $69,937 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $924 a month.

Does Wake Forest University School of Medicine sponsor visas for general surgery residents?

The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.

How is Wake Forest University School of Medicine ranked for general surgery?

It is in the top 50% of 360 general surgery programs. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.

Suggest a correction

2MM+

2MM+ also includes EvidencePulse, HypeCheck, the daily 2-minute research summaries and ad-free reading.