Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Building an inclusive academic culture that embodies diversity and employs an equity-focused strategy aligned for faculty, learners and staff.

Thomas Marshburn, MD, on a spaceflight mission.

Thomas Marshburn, MD, graduated from the School of Medicine in 1989 and is an astronaut veteran of three NASA spaceflights.

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The Campaign to Accelerate Discovery, Hope and Health.

Charlotte Campus

Learn how Wake Forest University School of Medicine is expanding to create a second campus in Charlotte.

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Find the latest information about awards and recognition earned by Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty, staff and students.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine Among Top Research Programs in Nation

Wake Forest University School of Medicine has a nationally recognized research program, garnering over $400 million in extramural funding. In addition, the school of medicine's PA program is ranked #16 and the Nurse Anesthesia program is now #7 in the country.

Preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders

Wake Forest University School of Medicine directs the education of nearly 1,900 students and fellows, including physicians, basic scientists and allied clinical professionals. The school of medicine also strategically investigates opportunities that will expand basic and clinical research, resulting in nationally and internationally recognized excellence in biomedical research. The school of medicine seeks to leverage its current areas of strength and focus to improve integration of its research programs and to maximize multidisciplinary and translational approaches.

The school of medicine M.D. curriculum aims to cultivate physicians who:

Our Commitment

The school of medicine is committed to excellence in primary care, with students experiencing patient care from their first week of medical school, as well as tertiary care, a critical component for a research and teaching hospital.