Congratulations on your acceptance to Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Doctor of Medicine program. This page will outline the expectations and requirements for matriculation.
Plan to Enroll/Commit to Enroll
Wake Forest University School of Medicine requires accepted applicants to utilize the “PLAN TO ENROLL” and “COMMIT TO ENROLL” options on AMCAS. Below are the school of medicine guidelines.
April 30 - The school of medicine requires you to choose one school to “PLAN TO ENROLL” on AMCAS. You will need to decline all other acceptances, but you may remain on waitlists. If the school of medicine receives notification from AMCAS that you “PLAN TO ENROLL” at another institution, the school of medicine has the right to withdraw your seat from our class. If you require additional time beyond May 1 to make your decision, please contact medadmit@wakehealth.edu immediately.
April 30 - AMCAS "COMMIT TO ENROLL" opens on AMCAS (not required by the school of medicine until June 20)
June
June 20 - The school of medicine requires “COMMIT TO ENROLL” on AMCAS. The school of medicine requires admitted students to select one school to “COMMIT TO ENROLL” on AMCAS. Failure to do this will result in the school of medicine rescinding your offer of admission. You must remove your name from other schools' waitlists.
Transcripts
Acceptance into medical school is contingent upon adequate performance after acceptance, therefore it is essential that we receive a final transcript from the university in which your final degree was conferred (Bachelors and Graduate, if applicable). If you have already completed your degree, the transcript can be sent now. If you are still in progress, please do not send until you have completed your program and your degree is conferred. AMCAS does not provide us with transcripts that were sent to them during the application process. Transcripts can be sent electronically (must be official from the institution) to medadmit@wakehealth.edu or mailed to:
Office of Student Admissions
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
475 Vine Steet, Suite 130
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Background Checks
Background checks are required for all incoming students and are being procured by Certiphi Screening through AMCAS. Notifications to complete background checks start in mid-January for those students accepted from October-December and 14-20 business days after acceptance for those accepted in January-July. If after this time period you have not received notification to complete the background check, please contact the Office of MD Student Admissions.
Immunizations
All incoming medical students are required to provide proof of required immunizations. Accepted students will be sent an email with further information regarding collection of immunization records by mid April. All immunizations must be turned in by June 15, 2024. Failure to comply with the deadline could result in revocation of your admission’s offer.
View the School of Medicine's immunization requirements for enrollment.
Information Regarding Student Laptop Requirements
| Feature | Minimum Requirements | Preferred | Rationale |
| Processor | Windows: i5 (Gen 8) MacBook: M1 |
Windows: i7 (Gen 13) MacBook: M2 |
Consider requirements for your program; research curriculums may require higher compute specifications. |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB | Memory demands are dependent on application workload; research curriculums may require higher memory specifications. |
| Storage | 256GB - Solid State | 512GB - Solid State | Cloud storage is recommended to compensate for catastrophic failure, loss, or theft, and therefore lessens the need for local storage |
| Display | 13” or larger with 1440x900 or better resolution |
13” or larger with 1440x900 or better resolution |
Consider requirements for your program; research curriculums may require upgraded internal graphics. |
| Network | Windows: 802.11 b/g/n/AC MacBook: Airport Extreme |
Windows: 802.11 b/g/n/AC MacBook: Airport Extreme |
Wireless network is available throughout all buildings, campus, classrooms, and study spaces. |
| Operating System | Windows: Windows 11 MacBook: macOS Monterey |
Windows: Windows 11 MacBook: macOS Sonoma |
Select hardware that will last the duration of your program. The OS must be a supported version. Older OS versions like Windows 10 and Monterey must be upgraded when they reach end of support. |
| Support | Extended warranty plan, including accidental damage coverage, for expected life of machine and a laptop bag/backpack to protect your computer. |
Extended warranty plan, including accidental damage coverage, for expected life of machine and a laptop bag/backpack to protect your computer. |
NOTE: Intel ARM and ATOM processors, Chromebooks, and Android tablets and Microsoft Surface laptops are not compatible with curriculum software. Intel processor must be a minimum of generation 8 or higher.
The Academic Computing Support Team provides computer support services Monday through Friday 8am through 4:30pm. Their office is located at Bowman Gray Center of Medical Education on 3rd floor, behind the library. They will assist with basic computer configurations, wireless connectivity, Citrix remote access, Wake Health accounts, printer and email setup. Hardware repairs are not provided; however, we will provide a list of local repair facilities in Winston-Salem or students can contact their computer vendor/manufacturer directly for support.
First Day of School and Orientation
School will tentatively start on July 11, 2024. The Office of Student Affairs will reach out closer to that start regarding the schedule for the week and information about the White Coat Ceremony.