Job Description

Department:

02409 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Surgery: Plastic and Reconstruction

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Position is for a non-ACGME wound care fellow for the July 2026-June 2027 time period. Duties include leaning wound assessment, advanced wound care, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, understanding the value of proper nutrition as it relates to wound healing, and related comorbidities.

Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00

& 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-ACGMEaccredited 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. Fellowship OverviewThe 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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.