We are the diagnostic radiology chief residents for the 2025–2026 academic year and are thrilled to introduce you to Wake Forest Radiology.
Our program is physically integrated into six interconnected hospital towers within the expansive academic complex of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Each tower houses one to three large, open concept reading rooms organized by subspecialty, such as neuroradiology, abdominal imaging, and musculoskeletal radiology. These shared spaces are intentionally designed to promote daily collaboration and real-time learning among faculty, fellows, and residents.
As expected from a Level 1 trauma center with comprehensive stroke and cancer services, a transplant center, and a dedicated children’s hospital, our clinical environment offers an abundance of complex and high-acuity cases across a wide range of pathologies and imaging modalities. This is balanced by a robust outpatient imaging network that provides excellent exposure to bread-and-butter cases commonly seen in private practice. All studies are read centrally from the main hospital, which fosters a cohesive learning environment. For those seeking a more authentic private practice experience or additional opportunities to build efficiency, a variety of optional moonlighting shifts are available at both on-site and off-site locations.
A cornerstone of our training is the independent call system, wherein residents advance through graduated tiers that reflect increasing responsibility, exposure to more challenging modalities, and faster pace. This system is intentionally designed to build knowledge, confidence, efficiency, and clinical judgment at each stage of training. While often regarded as the most challenging aspect of residency, call is also among the most rewarding, and by graduation, outgoing residents consistently report feeling fully prepared for the demands of independent practice in any setting.
Despite the demanding nature of our program, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and a strong sense of community. Winston-Salem is a vibrant and welcoming city, ideally located between the mountains to the west and the coast to the east. It offers a dynamic mix of arts, music, cuisine, and sports whether you’re exploring the downtown food scene, catching a performance at the renowned North Carolina School of the Arts, or heading out for a weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our resident social committee helps foster camaraderie through regular events that bring together residents and faculty alike, including welcome picnics, holiday parties, trivia nights, Dash baseball games, winery trips, and more. Many residents also take advantage of flexible scheduling to travel, some even spending weeks abroad during their time here.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our program, our faculty, and the unique opportunities that make Wake Forest such a special place to train.
Thank you!
Dana & Rachel