Winston-Salem, NC
School Overview
Tuition (In State): $66,895
Tuition (Out of State): $66,895
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 120
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1902
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://school.wakehealth.edu
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Application Information
Average MCAT: 511
Average GPA: 3.83
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 9 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel very well-prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for WFUSM
- 1. Community, Diversity, and Equity – The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines equity as recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and adjust imbalances. Consider your abilities,...
- 2. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Describe a non-academic challenge you have faced and explain how you overcame it.
- 3. Motivation and Fit – From your list of most meaningful experiences on the AMCAS application, choose one that has been the most formative in terms of your desire for a career in medicine. Why did that experience have such...
- 4. Other – Please share an experience that demonstrates how you have collaborated with others.
- 5. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Describe your future goal(s). Reflect on your past experiences and describe how these experiences will shape your goal(s).
About the School
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, approximately halfway between Washington, DC, and Atlanta, Georgia. Our city has a fascinating history, an abundance of charm, a vibrant arts community, a wide variety of recreational opportunities, and a commitment to technology and research development. We are right in the center of ACC basketball and football, as well as world-class golf, and we are located less than an hour from the mountains and just a short drive from the coast.
Curriculum
Students study the basic and clinical sciences in an integrated fashion across the five phases of the four-year curriculum, utilizing a variety of educational methods including small-group, problem-based learning. Community-based clinical experiences in the first-year, as well as a focus on general population health, are hallmarks of the curriculum. Humanistic and professionalism issues are addressed longitudinally across the curriculum in formats designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of physicians within society. Information technology has been integrated into the curriculum and all incoming students are provided with an IBM ThinkPad laptop computer.
Facilities
The main teaching hospital of the School of Medicine is North Carolina Baptist Hospital, which contains 781 licensed beds. The facilities include a 75-bed intensive care unit; a 20-bed intermediate care unit; a 22-bed coronary care unit; a 125-bed Brenner Children?s Hospital including a 37-bed intensive care nursery; 83 cancer beds; a 12-bed bone marrow transplant unit; 44 psychiatry beds; a 39-bed rehabilitation unit; an eight-bed burn unit, a 40-room operating suite, and adjoining postanesthesia units consisting of 83 beds. Patients come from all parts of North Carolina and many other states.\n
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2025
SDN Insights
Our analysis of WFUSM:
Cost of Attendance: $421,349
A student taking student loans for all 4 years at WFUSM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $421,349. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally
The cost of living at WFUSM is lower than 79% of all similar schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during your time at the school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
Students at WFUSM benefit from a very walkable setting, with many services and eateries just steps away. While biking is possible, the environment is best suited to those who prefer to get around on foot.
School Address: Watlington Hall, 3rd Floor, Suite B, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Why no Tier Rankings?
Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.
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