Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

Wake Forest University School of Medicine has a long tradition of excellence in training physicians. The school is internationally recognized as one of the first academic medical centers with roots dating back to 1902. Today, the MD Program continues to be a national leader in medical education and innovation, graduating purpose- and equity-driven physicians committed to improving the health of individuals and communities.

One school. Two campuses.

MD students have the option to train at one of two, unique four-year campuses in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, North Carolina. Both campuses provide students with cutting-edge facilities, ideally situated to inspire students to become invested in the health and care of patients in communities of need. The two campuses also provide an opportunity to access different learning models, allowing students to choose the academic pathway that works best for them.

As a Doctor of Medicine student, you will:

• Learn from patients from day one through early exposure to diverse populations that reinforce the fundamentals of medicine by direct patient contact.
• Develop your skills in a new medical education building with state-of-the-art medical training tools, simulation suites and interactive small-group rooms that encourage active learning.
• Engage with a curriculum that emphasizes small group learning sessions and requires critical thinking and collaboration.
• Build relationships with faculty, mentors and advisors who are committed to helping you reach your full potential as a doctor.
• Develop interprofessional skills with colleagues-in-training from the Physician Assistant Program, the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia Program, and graduate students.
• Develop technical mastery as well as qualities important to tomorrow’s physicians: compassion, communication, and thoughtful leadership.

The goal of the School of Medicine is to graduate outstanding clinicians, educators, and scholars, and to position our graduates for outstanding performance in the top residency training programs in the nation.

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