Ebony Boulware, MD, MPH, Dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Chief Science Officer and Vice Chief Academic Officer of Advocate Heath, is committed to leading educational and research collaborations as the academic core of one of the largest academic learning health systems in the country. 

Igniting passion, guiding purpose.

Welcome to Wake Forest University School of Medicine! As Dean, I'm excited to introduce you to our dynamic community dedicated to excellence in medical education, research and patient care for all. With a rich legacy of producing compassionate and skilled physicians, our programs cultivate intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning. Whether your interests lie in primary care, surgery, research or healthcare advocacy, we provide comprehensive support to help you achieve your goals.

Spanning two campuses in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, North Carolina, our MD program offers two distinct learning environments that fit the individual student's needs. In Winston-Salem, students benefit from a mix of small and large group learning environments and access to cutting-edge research facilities. Meanwhile, our Charlotte campus offers a unique problem-based learning model, fostering hands-on experiences in diverse clinical settings.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment drives our efforts to create a space where all belong. We seek to engage a diverse student body that enriches our learning environment and better equips us to serve our diverse communities. Through our commitment to equity-driven principles, we empower our students to be agents of change, dismantling barriers to health care access and delivering top-tier care to every patient.

Welcome to a place where every journey matters, and together, we redefine medical excellence.

2024 State of the School Dean's Address

Dean Ebony Boulware, MD, gave her first Wake Forest University School of Medicine State of the School address and shared so many amazing things happening -- ranging from the new "One School Two Campuses" model, outstanding achievements in education, research funding growth, implementation of ground-breaking innovations and translation of discoveries into Advocate Health clinical care. Poised to significantly advance the health and healing of patients and communities, the dean is shared achievements of the outstanding faculty, staff, students, teammates and colleagues.

2023 Nursing Graduation

Wake Forest University School of Medicine is proud to congratulate all of our 2023 academic nursing program graduates.

Welcoming our New Medical Students with White Coats

Recently, we proudly welcomed 145 new medical students during our White Coat Ceremony – a cherished tradition that marks the beginning of a student's journey to become a physician. Before the ceremony, a few students – Latiyuana, Jaelen and Lucy – shared how excited they are to start medical school and what the white coat means to them.

A Season of Celebration

It has been a season of celebration with our medical, PA and biomedical graduate students taking the next exciting step in their academic journeys!

Watching the Class of 2023 graduate, surrounded by their families and friends, was truly a privilege – and such a proud moment for me as Dean. Seeing their energy, enthusiasm and outstanding talent take the stage reminded me just how exceptional our learners are – and the bright future they have ahead. 

 

Health Equity

Health equity touches everything we do as an academic learning health system. Whether we care for patients, train the next generation of healthcare professionals or discover breakthrough innovations, our mission is to help everyone achieve their best health.

Match Day Excitement 2023

Congratulations to our Wake Forest University School of Medicine Class of 2023 medical students on a successful Match Day! We gathered to celebrate our fourth-year students for reaching the next important step in their medical training. 

Meet Dean Boulware

A welcome message from Ebony Boulware, MD, MPH, Dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Chief Science Officer and Vice Chief Academic Officer of Advocate Heath.
2024 State of the School Dean's Address
2023 Nursing Graduation
Welcoming our New Medical Students with White Coats
A Season of Celebration
Health Equity
Match Day Excitement 2023
Meet Dean Boulware