Student Information

Identification

The Wake Forest Baptist Health (WFBH) badge is issued at orientation and should be worn by the student at all times while in the Medical Center or while in other affiliated hospitals, offices and clinics. Once activated, it is used for identification purposes and for activities at Wake Forest University. It will also give access to the Wake Forest School of Medicine library services. Students who lose their badges will have to purchase replacements at the Medical Center Identification Office (3rd floor, Meads Hall).

ThinkPads

First-year students at WFSM are furnished with an IBM ThinkPad computer. The computer remains the property of WFSM. If a student ceases to be enrolled in WFSM, he/she must return the computer to the School in good working condition. The School anticipates that students will use the computer in all aspects of School life, but commercial use of the computer violates the WFSM’s software agreements and is strictly prohibited.

Athletic Facilities

The School of Medicine Fitness Center features a complete line of Nautilus machines and 10 aerobic machines. Dumbbells and benches complement the selection. Men and women have separate support areas with locker rooms, showers and steam rooms. The Center is on “E” floor of the Hanes Building.

The Fitness Center manager may be reached at 336-716-6953. Hours of operation are posted at the door. Membership is free for medical students. Some athletic facilities at Wake Forest University may be available for recreational use by medical students when not in use for classes or varsity sport purposes. The WFBH Badge serves as identification for authorized use of these facilities. Call the Information Desk at the main campus for available times.

Hanes Park is less than a mile away and contains 20 public tennis courts, which are lighted and in excellent repair. Adjacent to the tennis courts are the YMCA and the YWCA, both of which boast handsome and complete athletic facilities. Special membership rates are available to students at the “Y” upon presentation of a student I.D. badge.

Tickets to various athletic events are available in limited numbers on a first-come, first-served basis through the Office of Student Services/Diversity and Development Initiatives. As tickets become available, information will be provided.

Bookstore

The Bookstore is located in Carpenter Library and is open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 336-716-4383. Before buying a book, be sure you understand the return policies, since many books cannot be returned to the distributor after purchase. Students may charge books only if authorized to do so by the Financial Aid Office. Early purchase of texts by first-year students is discouraged, since course requirements change, and consultation with other students may enhance wise and frugal acquisition of books.

Coy C. Carpenter Library

The Coy C. Carpenter Library is located on the first floor of the Gray Building of the School of Medicine and is open the following hours:

• Mon – Thu, 7 am – midnight
• Fri, 7 am – 7 pm
• Sat, 10 am – 7 pm
• Sun, 1 pm – midnight

Holiday schedules are posted on the Library website. The WFBH identification badge must be presented when borrowing materials. A 24-hour bookdrop is located just outside the Library entrance. The Library offers computers for general use, and teaches several software classes on a monthly basis. 

Medical Center Codes

To report emergencies, call 336-716-9111 and give your name, the type of code and location.

• Code Red – Fire
• Code Blue – Cardiac-Pulmonary Arrest
• Code 44 – Sudden Illness/Accident
• Code 33 – Minor Disaster
• Code Triage – Major Disaster
• Code Pink – Infant Abduction
• Code 909 – Bomb Threat
• Dr. Armstrong – Violent person

To report security problems, call 336-716-3305.