The Family Medicine Residency at the Wake Forest School of Medicine is an academic training program with deep roots in the community. We offer many experiences that immerse our residents in our community and challenge them to think about healthcare beyond just the individual level.

Community Involvement Highlights

  • Clinical experience at United Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center, alongside our faculty.
  • Service at the Community Care Center, providing care for uninsured and underinsured patients.
  • Patient care at the Bethesda Center for the Homeless Clinic.
  • Community-based care through the Highland Avenue Community Access Clinic.
  • A dedicated PGY-1 Community Medicine rotation that introduces residents to local organizations, resources, and community partners.
  • Community Emergency Medicine experience at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center.
  • Public health experience with the Stokes County Health Department.
  • Participation in a Mobile Health Clinic serving patients throughout the community.
  • Community-based family medicine training with faculty at Peace Haven Family Medicine.
  • Community-focused experiences integrated throughout specialty rotations, including pediatrics.
  • Community wellness initiatives through the WFU HELPS Program.

Public School Outreach

  • School Health Alliance of Forsyth County - Mobile Health Clinic
  • Primary Care Sports Medicine - athletic trainers and physicians for all high schools (resident opportunities for continuity sideline coverage!)

University Outreach

Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834 WFU is a private university located in Winston-Salem with more than 8,000 students. The Wake Forest School of Medicine of WFU is our departmental home. The Department of Family Medicine partners with WFU to provide primary care sports medicine services to both NCAA Division 1 athletes as well as club and recreation athletes. In addition, residents have opportunities to use elective time to explore the field of student health. Go Deacs!

Winston Salem State University: Founded in 1892, WSSU enjoys a distinguished reputation as a historically black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina that offers a rich curriculum rooted in a high-quality, liberal education. The Department of Family Medicine partners with WSSU to provide primary care sports medicine coverage for WSSU NCAA Division 2 athletes, assists with WSSU student health, and participates in research projects. Residents have opportunities to work with faculty connected to WSSU including serving as team physicians for the varsity athletes. Go Rams!

UNC School of the Arts: Founded in 1963 as America's first public arts conservatory, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a top ranked creative and performing arts conservatory based in Winston-Salem. Our department staffs student health services, provides primary care sports medicine coverage for the artists, and offers additional elective opportunities for residents. Let's hear it for the Fighting Pickles!

Community Health Research

The Clinical and Community Research Unit of the department is engaged in several research programs including occupational and environmental health, integrative medicine, sports medicine, gerontology and aging, and education research. Residents have opportunities to work with faculty on projects during their time at Wake.

Other Health Programs and Education

Through relationships with the Maya Angelou Research Center for Healthy Communities and our community partners, residents have opportunities to gain additional experience and training to improve the lives of all citizens in the communities.