Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
As a premier academic institution and founding ACC member, we offer dynamic training with exposure to over 35 collegiate and professional teams. Fellows gain hands-on experience in arthroscopy, joint preservation, shoulder arthroplasty, pediatric sports medicine and complex sports injuries across more than 25 clinical sites. Weekly conferences, cadaver labs, journal clubs, surgical skills courses, and varied faculty perspectives support a customizable, high-impact educational experience.
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
5
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
28
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
100
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2683612119
Beeper or Home Call
99
Program Director
First Name
Brian
Middle Name
Robert
Last Name
Waterman
Degrees
MD, BH, BA
Address
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery Box 1070
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27517-1070
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.271333 36.089632)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Darvill
Degrees
MD
Address
Wake Forest Baptist Med Ctr
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery Box 1070
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.271333 36.089632)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
14.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | $82,156 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
2
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
August Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
On
ERAS_IND
Off