Wake Forest School of Medicine Online

06/03/2022

Our Master’s in Clinical Research Management has two tracks to cater to different career interests. Strategic Leadership/Communications is for students who want to enhance their management skills and knowledge of the clinical research process, exploring topics like:

➡️ Conflict resolution
➡️ Negotiation strategies
➡️ Business communication

The Operations track is ideal for those who are new to the field or professionals transitioning from a related health care profession. It covers topics such as:

➡️ Project management
➡️ Financial management
➡️ Technical writing

Find out more about each program to decide which one is right for you.

Intrested in impacting the future of clinical research management? Learn more about Wake Forest University's online Master's in Clinical Research Management!

06/02/2022

Housed in a former to***co manufacturing plant, the Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education is designed to prepare the next generation of physician leaders by providing students with access to the latest technological advancements in medicine. Explore all the center has to offer and watch as Dr. Julie Freischlag, Dean, explains how Wake Forest School of Medicine developed one of the most advanced medical school curricula in the country.

Research Core Facilities and Departmental Shared Equipment resources are part of the research infrastructure and are located across the institution.

06/01/2022

Dinner table discussions about substance use and addiction with her dad –– a college psychologist who helped students dealing with these issues –– sparked Dr. Sara R. Jones’ interest in neuroscience and the brain mechanisms that contribute to substance abuse.

Read more about how Dr. Jones, associate dean for Basic Science Research and co-director of the Wake Forest Translational Alcohol Research Center, aims to cure substance use and addiction.

Wake Forest School of Medicine's Sara R. Jones, PhD, is on a mission to cure substance use disorders.

05/31/2022

Recognizing a growing need in society for health care visionaries and innovators in clinical research, Wake Forest established two new degree programs to help address these issues: the Master’s in Clinical Research Management and the Master of Healthcare Leadership. These programs are preparing the next wave of leaders to improve the health care system. Learn more about how these programs can help advance your career here.

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05/30/2022

Taking classes online but curious about our campus? Come take virtual tours of the Innovation Quarter and the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Explore the many educational and clinical facilities here at .

Learn about our various campuses and explore 360-virtual photos of many of our educational and clinical spaces where you’ll learn and work.

05/27/2022

Dr. Bret Nicks’ career in health care –– which has spanned many different fields, including health education and emergency medicine –– was inspired by his parents, the fire station across the street from his childhood home, and … Mister Rogers? Learn about Dr. Nicks, founder of the Master of Healthcare Leadership program, and his unique professional journey.

How did the Peace Corps and the ER shape Dr. Bret Nicks? Learn about his innovative degree in health care leadership.

05/26/2022

Climate change is expected to cause roughly 250,000 deaths each year between 2030 and 2050, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In an increasingly globalized world, effective leaders are essential to meeting the challenges posed by public health concerns like climate change and infectious disease.

Discover how health care leaders help manage potential disruptions to protect our global health.

05/25/2022

Wake Forest University School of Medicine recently received $200,000 in grant money to fund the Walk On! implementation research project, which aims to increase the number of community-based walking programs for older adults to address issues like mobility loss and social isolation. Learn more about the program and its important mission here.

Program increases chances to improve mobility and reduce social isolation in older adults thanks to partners at Atrium Health and new funding from The Duke Endowment.

05/24/2022

To all our health care heroes, what's the most rewarding experience you've had working in health care?

05/23/2022

Dealing with chronic back pain? Neck pain? Headaches? Then this podcast is for you. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Dr. Robert Hurley sits down with BestHealth to talk about chronic pain. Listen to the BestHelath podcast today.

05/20/2022

You can earn a degree from either one of our master’s programs — Master of Healthcare Leadership and Master's in Clinical Research Management — in less than two years (20 months). Master’s degree graduates are less likely to be unemployed and could earn up to $10,000 more per year compared to those with only a bachelor's degree, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Find out how you can improve your career options here.

Earn your degree in Healthcare Leadership or Clinical Research online with Wake Forest University & positively impact the future of healthcare & research.

05/19/2022

Did you know there’s a residency requirement for our Master of Healthcare Leadership program? Get more information about that and answers to some other common questions –– How much does the program cost? What are the standardized test requirements? –– on our FAQ page.

Have questions about the online Masters in Healthcare Leadership? Browse these FAQs to help you determine if this program is the right fit for you.