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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Wake Forest University School of Medicine is offering a one-year Fellowship in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, beginning July 1, 2026. This non-ACGME accredited program, housed within the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, provides a truly multidisciplinary educational experience. Fellows will gain exposure to a wide range of specialties, including infectious disease, vascular surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, burn care, dermatology, rehabilitation medicine, clinical nutrition, geriatrics, pain management, and rheumatology, while participating in both inpatient and outpatient wound care across four centers. The program also includes rotations in hyperbaric medicine and emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to optimize patient outcomes. 

In addition to clinical training, fellows are expected to engage in research, either clinical or laboratory-based, under the guidance of faculty from the Wound Care Center and associated specialties. Competitive applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-eligible or certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties. Physicians from both surgical and medical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Completion of the fellowship prepares graduates for careers as wound care specialists and potential medical directors. Salary and full benefits are provided.
Highlights
Fellowship Overview
The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship is designed to prepare physicians for success in the rapidly evolving field of wound management. Fellows will develop advanced clinical expertise and leadership skills while working within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to limb salvage and comprehensive wound care.

Program Goals
  • Train physicians to become future leaders in academic and community wound care programs.
  • Provide a deep understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to wound healing and limb preservation.
  • Foster the ability to critically evaluate and apply current literature in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
Our fellowship offers a unique experience within the Department of Plastic Surgery, serving a broad tertiary referral region across western North Carolina, southern Virginia, and southern West Virginia. The program emphasizes collaboration among multiple specialties to deliver exceptional patient care. Wake Forest operates four wound care centers, with each center being committed to a team-based approach and provides comprehensive services, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This fellowship offers exposure to high-volume clinical practice, advanced wound care technologies, and opportunities for research and scholarly activity.
Training and/or Experience Required
  • MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine).
  • Eligible for medical licensure in [State].
  • Strong interest in wound care, limb salvage, and hyperbaric medicine.
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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