Why Residents Choose Wake Forest University
Our 7-Year ACGME-accredited residency program is built to prepare residents not only to become exceptional surgeons, but also leaders in academic medicine, innovation, education, and patient care. Residents benefit from rigorous clinical training, progressive operative responsibility, nationally recognized faculty mentorship, and a collaborative culture that values humility, curiosity, and resilience.
Exceptional Surgical Training
Residents gain broad operative exposure across the full spectrum of neurosurgery, including spine, cerebrovascular, neuro-oncology, skull base, trauma, pediatrics, and functional neurosurgery. Through progressive autonomy and close faculty mentorship, trainees develop the technical judgment and surgical confidence required for independent practice.
A Culture Built on Mentorship
Our residents train in an environment where faculty know them personally, invest in their development, and actively support their career goals.
We believe the strongest residency programs combine high expectations with meaningful mentorship, teamwork, and genuine collegiality.
Academic & Research Opportunities
Wake Forest Neurosurgery offers robust opportunities in clinical outcomes research, translational neuroscience, innovation, and surgical education. Residents work alongside faculty engaged in nationally recognized research initiatives and are supported with the infrastructure necessary to present, publish, and lead scholarly work.
