 | The field of internal medicine is unique in that it offers so many opportunities and possibilities for career fulfillment. As our country is in the process of re-evaluating health care and re-thinking primary care, it is evident that we are in need of well-trained general internists. Primary Care has long been a deeply rewarding career because of a combination of acute undiagnosed disease, complex multi-system disease, preventive care and long-standing relationships with patients. The Primary Care Track is designed to produce physicians with strong clinical skills, and advanced knowledge of internal medicine. Our graduates are well-equipped to become leaders in community medicine, academic medicine, hospital medicine, and subspecialty medicine. I look forward to assisting you as you enter this next exciting phase of your career.
Nancy Denizard-Thompson, MD
Director, Primary Care Residency
Associate Program Director for Ambulatory Education |
 | As diagnostic tools and interventions continue to develop and management techniques and treatments continue to evolve, we as physicians must be prepared to navigate the literature, to evaluate, critically and efficiently, the best available evidence, and to determine how to apply this to management of our individual patients. We must also develop an understanding of the health care system—insurance systems, Medicaid, Medicare, different payer systems, coding and billing —as well as the tools to evaluate and improve health care delivery and the quality of care. Our curriculum integrates training in these areas beginning in the intern year and progresses to more advanced elective work in the upper level years. These skills will enhance your effectiveness and productivity as a clinician and will help you provide the best possible care to your patients. This is an exciting time to enter the medical profession at Wake Forest, and we look forward to working with you. Kirsten B. Feiereisel, MD
Associate Program Director for Evidence Based Clinical Practice and Systems Based Practice
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 | One of the most exciting aspects of internal medicine training is the opportunity to explore a wide array of career pathways. Our goal at Wake Forest is to provide the education, tools and mentorship to allow residents to realize success in their chosen career path. In order to achieve this goal, we strive to provide our residents with significant experience in each of the internal medicine subspecialties as well as in general internal medicine. We believe that a good balance of inpatient and ambulatory experiences is also crucial. Ultimately, we strive to provide our residents the necessary tools for life-long learning. We are dedicated to helping residents achieve success, and we are looking forward to working with you. Vera Luther, MD
Associate Program Director for Subspecialty Education
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