The Psychiatry Residency Program at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center – High Point, launching in 2027, offers comprehensive, community-focused training within a supportive and academically rigorous environment.
Why Train at High Point?
Fully supported and administered through Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, this program is closely aligned with the established Psychiatry Residency at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Residents across both programs benefit from:
- A unified academic curriculum
- Joint didactics across locations
- Shared leadership under a common Department Chair
This structure ensures a consistent and high-quality educational experience.
At Wake Forest, we recognize the challenges and demands of residency training and are deeply committed to supporting the well-being of our residents. At the institutional level, a wide range of health and wellness resources is available. At the program level, we place strong emphasis on both the physical and mental health of our trainees.
Our faculty are supportive, academically engaged, and dedicated not only to teaching but also to mentoring and advocating for residents. Additional initiatives that promote balance and well-being include:
- Resident wellness days, during which the entire program pauses clinical responsibilities to focus on emotional well-being. Each spring, the program also hosts a full-day retreat featuring team-building activities for residents and faculty.
- Regular resident meetings, with program leadership maintaining an open-door policy to encourage discussion of concerns and feedback.
- Structured mentorship, provided by both faculty members and senior residents.
- Access to on-site fitness facilities at High Point Hospital, with affordable membership options available to residents.
