Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Surgical Education has an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency program as well as multiple surgical fellowships.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Joined August 2019
Thank you, Dr. Kasey Chae, for sharing your expertise on "Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health in Adults with Obesity Across Weight Loss Modalities." An insightful discussion on advancing patient care and supporting long-term health outcomes.
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A heartfelt thank you to Dr. John Eidt for an outstanding presentation today. Your message reminded us of the importance of compassion, resilience, and supporting our colleagues through the most difficult moments in healthcare. We are grateful for your leadership and wisdom.
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We were proud to host the inaugural Thomas H. Holder Endowed Lecture featuring guest lecturer Dr. David Mooney from Boston Children's Hospital. Thank you for an outstanding presentation and for advancing the conversation in pediatric trauma. @AmCollSurgeons @PediTraumaSoc
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A big thank you to Dr. Justin Moore for his insightful presentation, Implementation Science for Surgeons. Learning how to translate research into real-world practice is key to driving meaningful improvements in surgical care. #SurgicalEducation #ImplementationScience
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We are thrilled to announce and welcome our 2026-2028 Acute Care Surgery Fellows! @WakeACS
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Thank you to Dr. Metin Gurcan for an outstanding Grand Rounds presentation on the future of surgical AI. Insightful discussion on moving beyond model accuracy to focus on clinical utility, validation, and meaningful patient impact.
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A sincere thank you to Dr. @gfchao for presenting at Grand Rounds on 8/26. The informative session on obesity treatment and patient-centered care provided valuable insights for our learners and faculty. @ASMBS @wfsomsig @WakeMis
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A sincere thank you to Dr. Atala for an outstanding Grand Rounds presentation today. From regenerative medicine to research in space, the discussion showcased how innovation is shaping the future of healthcare. 🚀🔬 #GrandRounds @WFIRMnews
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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Russell Howerton on receiving the David Ashburn Teaching Award for 2025–2026! 🏆 A well-deserved recognition of outstanding dedication to excellence in education and mentorship. 👏👏
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🎉 Join us in welcoming our newest CGSO fellow! Dr. Jorge de la Torre Medina will be joining the WFUSM Department of Surgery as a CGSO Fellow for 2027–2029. We’re excited to help train the next generation of surgical oncology leaders! 👏✨ @WakeSurgonc @SocSurgOnc
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WFSM-Surgery Education retweeted
Dr. Samuel Carmichael's research journey spans translational science, regenerative medicine, and acute care surgery. In this special edition of The Cutting Edge, he shares how the AAST Research Award accelerated his work and helped transform promising ideas into nationally recognized science. Read more: aast.org/education/cutting-e…
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Welcome to the Department of Surgery!!
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Way to go @PywellRui representing us @TheAAES presenting an interesting case of an adrenal adenoma. @wfsomsig @WakeSurgonc
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We had the honor of @CDTzeng of presenting at our Department of Surgery Grand Rounds on April 8, 2026. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with our faculty, fellows and residents.
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Congrats Dr. Greg Stettler !! @WakeACS
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Congratulations @emakris_md and team on your award! @AHPBA, @WakeSurgonc
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