Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

The Child Neurology Residency Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a three-year categorical program that accepts two residents per year. Residents have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and engage in clinical research. The program offers personalized training experiences tailored to individual goals and interests.

Residents benefit from personal attention from the faculty, a family-friendly training environment, outstanding research opportunities, and exposure to nationally recognized subspecialty clinics. The program integrates training experiences from the Brenner Children’s Pediatrics Residency Program and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Neurology Residency Program.

Clinical rotations include experiences in adult and child neurology, with opportunities for electives in subspecialties of interest during the second and third years of training. The curriculum includes exposure to comprehensive epilepsy care, neurogenetics, traumatic brain injury, and more. Research opportunities are abundant, with residents encouraged to engage in basic and translational neuroscience, clinical trials, and quality improvement projects.

The application process for the program includes the submission of required documents through ERAS for both MD and DO medical students. Applicants are evaluated based on USMLE Step I and II scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement, among other requirements. Foreign medical graduates are accepted, and the program supports J-1 Visas, Employment Authorization Documentation (EAD), and green cards for those needing work authorization.

Overall, Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a comprehensive Child Neurology Residency Program with a focus on educational excellence, diverse clinical experiences, and research opportunities for aspiring child neurologists.