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Zombies: Are They Already in Your Head?

Miranda Orr, PhD, is examining the role of senescent “zombie” cells in brain disease and how they impact Alzheimer’s Disease research.

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Summer Programs Inspire Kids

Faculty and staff provide hands-on STEM and health care education programs for middle and high school-aged children, as well as internship opportunities for future researchers.

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MD Student Chosen for NFL Program

Alexis Restrepo Selected to Rotate with Carolina Panthers as part of NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Initiative.

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One School, Two Campuses

Learn how Wake Forest University School of Medicine is expanding to create a second campus in Charlotte.

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Awards and Recognition

Find the latest information about awards and recognition earned by Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty, staff and students.

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Wake Forest University School of Medicine Among Top 50 Research Programs in Nation

Wake Forest University School of Medicine has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its medical research. The 2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools ranked the School of Medicine #47 in research. In addition, the school of medicine's PA program is ranked #16 and the Nurse Anesthesia program remains #10 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 is among the top of U.S. academic medical centers in total funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In the 2014 fiscal year, the school was awarded $193.4 million in research funding from federal and state agencies, industry and other sources.

The school of medicine curriculum, developed by faculty, 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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Laura D. Baker, PhD, gerontology and geriatric medicine, discusses how walking is important exercise for older adults.
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Michelle Mielke, PhD, Featured in HealthDay
Research from Michelle Mielke, PhD, epidemiology and prevention, on the early-life removal of ovaries and its impact on aging.
Miranda E. Orr, PhD
Miranda Orr, PhD, Featured in National Geographic and SciTech Daily
Miranda Orr, PhD, gerontology and geriatric medicine, discusses research on connection between senescent “zombie” cells and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Research from Chris Gillette, PhD, Featured in Yahoo! News
A study from Chris Gillette, PhD, PA Studies, is mentioned in an article on early detection of prostate cancer.

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