Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

The Anesthesiology Residency Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a comprehensive training designed to equip residents with the skills needed to become highly skilled anesthesiologists. The program is recognized for holding a full, ten-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Program Highlights:

• Annual Match: 14 categorical positions are offered each year, with every graduate performing more than 200 ancillary airways, labor epidurals, and peripheral nerve blocks.
• Educational Philosophy: Emphasizes excellent airway management skills, including awake intubations in less than 10 minutes, and mastery over the Difficult Airway Algorithm.
• Subspecialties Focus: Training emphasizes proficiency in primary subspecialties such as Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Regional Anesthesia with extensive clinical experience in these areas.
• Advanced Subspecialties Training: Depth training in Cardiothoracic, Neuro, Major Vascular, Safari, and Ambulatory Anesthesia, focusing on uniquely challenging clinical situations.
• Perioperative Rotations: Include the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Preoperative Assessment Clinic, Chronic Pain Management, and work in several different Intensive Care Units (ICUs).

Curriculum and Experience:

• Intern year includes rotations through multiple critical care units, surgical subspecialties, and anesthesiology-focused training.
• Educational programs feature structured didactics, rotation-specific guides, and protected time for study, starting with an introductory lecture series.
• Residents gain experience with complex and challenging cases across all subspecialties of anesthesiology due to the varied catchment area of the hospital.
• Tailored schedules to prepare residents for any career path post-residency, with a roughly 50:50 split between those pursuing fellowships and those entering practice immediately.

Application Process: - Applications are through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by November 1. - Supports J-1 Visas, Employment Authorization Documentation (EAD), and green cards for those requiring work authorization. - Applicants are expected to provide USMLE or COMLEX scores, medical school transcripts, an MSPE, ECFMG Certificate (for IMGs), a personal statement, and a minimum of three letters of recommendation, among other required documents.

Training and Support: - Offers high-fidelity simulation throughout the training and dedicated preparation for board certification. - Provides a personal mentor to navigate the residency journey, demonstrating the program's emphasis on individual career development and support.

The program outlines a well-rounded approach, geared towards creating anesthesiologists capable of excelling in various settings and situations, emphasizing both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum, meticulous skills training, and a supportive educational environment positions it as a leading choice for residency applicants interested in pursuing anesthesiology.