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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine as a Faculty Physician in Winston-Salem—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up— this is where it starts.
Highlights
We are actively recruiting faculty with clinical and/or research interests in:
• Complex Medical Dermatology
• Cutaneous Oncology
• Hair Disorders
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Rheum-Derm
• Pediatric Dermatology

Funded positions are available for candidates with leadership interests in research and medical
education

Clinical Excellence:
  • Serve a diverse six-state region across nine medical dermatology sites, two procedural locations, and inpatient consults at 12 hospitals (in-person and virtual).
  • Work alongside experts in complex medical dermatology, cutaneous oncology, hair disorders, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rheum-derm, and pediatric dermatology.
  • Benefit from advanced infrastructure including DAX Copilot an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with EPIC, APP collaboration, and robust nurse triage and pharmaceutical support.
Research Impact:
  • Engage in pharmaceutical-sponsored trials, grant-funded clinical research, and investigator-initiated studies.
  • Collaborate with the Center for Dermatology Research and the Center for Translational Dermatology Research.
  • Join a department that published 350+ peer-reviewed articles and secured 16 research grants last year.
Educational Leadership:
  • Teach and mentor learners at all levels: medical students, PA students, residents, fellows, and international scholars.
  • Be part of a department that educates 100+ learners annually and delivers 80+ invited lectures at national and regional meetings.
  • Opportunities available for funded roles in medical education leadership

Training and/or Experience Required
  • ABMS Eligible/Certified Required
  • Open to early career candidates

Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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