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Wake Forest University School of Medicine Among Top Research Programs in Nation

Wake Forest University School of Medicine has a nationally recognized research program, garnering over $400 million in extramural funding. In addition, the school of medicine's PA program is ranked #11 and the Nurse Anesthesia program is now #12 in the country.

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Preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders

Wake Forest University School of Medicine directs the education of nearly 1,900 students and fellows, including physicians, basic scientists and allied clinical professionals. The school of medicine also strategically investigates opportunities that will expand basic and clinical research, resulting in nationally and internationally recognized excellence in biomedical research. The school of medicine seeks to leverage its current areas of strength and focus to improve integration of its research programs and to maximize multidisciplinary and translational approaches.

 

The school of medicine M.D. curriculum aims to cultivate physicians who:

  • Set the standards for compassionate, collaborative care.
  • Lead the way in socially responsible health care and biomedical sciences locally, nationally, and globally.
  • Engage in lifelong learning, discovery and application of innovative knowledge technology and skills in medicine.
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Our Commitment

The school of medicine is committed to excellence in primary care, with students experiencing patient care from their first week of medical school, as well as tertiary care, a critical component for a research and teaching hospital.

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Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education

Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education

Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education

The Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education is designed with the next generation of physician-leaders in mind. The building, a former R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. manufacturing plant, offers students an advanced environment in which to learn.

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Stephen Kritchevsky, PhD, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, discussed lifestyle interventions for healthy aging.

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Zubin Master, PhD, Quoted in Men’s Health

Zubin Master, PhD, Social Sciences and Health Policy, discussed medical tourism and unproven stem cell therapies.  

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Barb Nicklas, PhD, Featured in New York Times

Barb Nicklas, PhD, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, discussed exercise and chronic inflammation.

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Chandylen Nightingale, PhD, Quoted in Everyday Health

Chandylen Nightingale, PhD, Social Sciences and Health Policy, discussed post-traumatic stress disorders in cancer caregivers.

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