As a Wake Forest University School of Medicine student, you have abundant opportunities to develop your career interests, get involved on campus and form friendships that will last a lifetime. 

Student Groups

Student groups are student-led opportunities to get involved on campus. Student Affairs oversees MD-specific groups; the Office of Educational Excellence oversees all other student groups. Our student groups comprise school of medicine students of any program who have formally organized themselves for the purpose of pursuing a common interest. Student groups range from affinity groups for URM students, groups focusing on religious affiliation, groups dedicated to specific ongoing service projects, medical specialty interest groups, and groups dedicated to hobbies and activities. 

MD Program

MD students have many opportunities for exploring their career interests, developing leadership skills and socializing with their peers. Learning Communities/Houses are a way for students to support and learn from each other during medical school while also getting academic, career and personal guidance from mentors representing many of the major subspecialties.

Academic Nursing

We have several groups available for our CRNA and DNP students, including:

  • Student Professional Awareness Committee
  • Wellness Committee
  • Diversity and Inclusion

PA Studies

Our Physician Assistant students can participate in the Katherine Anderson Society, an active group that provides opportunities for our students, and benefits for our community.

Graduate School

We have various groups available to our graduate school students.

Opportunities include:

  • Brain Awareness
  • Black Graduate Student Association
  • 5 To Life Podcast
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Student Wellness
  • Science Policy
  • International Student Group

How to Request Funding for Student Groups or Student Initiatives

Student requests for funding will be reviewed monthly by an interdisciplinary committee of faculty and staff representing all healthcare education programs (i.e., MD, PA, Academic Nursing and Graduate School). For more information please download the guide on Request Funding for Student Groups or Student Initiatives (pdf).