Student Information

Identification

The Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) badge is issued at orientation and should be worn by the student at all times while in the Medical Center or while in other affiliated hospitals, offices and clinics. Once activated, it is used for identification purposes and for activities at Wake Forest University. It will also give access to the Wake Forest University School of Medicine library services. Students who lose their badges will have to purchase replacements at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) Human Resources office.

ThinkPads

First-year students at WFUSM are furnished with an IBM ThinkPad computer and personal printer. The computer remains the property of WFUSM, but the printer becomes the student’s property immediately. If a student ceases to be enrolled in WFUSM, he/she must return the computer to the University in good working condition but will be allowed to keep the printer. The University anticipates that students will use the computer in all aspects of University life, but commercial use of the computer violates the University’s software agreements and is strictly prohibited.

Athletic Facilities

The School of Medicine Fitness Center features a complete line of Nautilus machines and 10 aerobic machines. Dumbbells and benches complement the selection. Men and women have separate support areas with locker rooms, showers and steam rooms. The Center is on “E” floor of the Hanes Building.

The Fitness Center manager may be reached at 336-716-6953. Hours of operation are posted at the door. Membership is free for medical students. Some athletic facilities at Wake Forest University may be available for recreational use by medical students when not in use for classes or varsity sport purposes. The Medical Center Badge serves as identification for authorized use of these facilities. Call the Information Desk at the main campus for available times.

Hanes Park is less than a mile away and contains 20 public tennis courts, which are lighted and in excellent repair. Adjacent to the tennis courts are the YMCA and the YWCA, both of which boast handsome and complete athletic facilities. Special membership rates are available to students at the “Y” upon presentation of a student I.D. badge.

Tickets to various athletic events are available in limited numbers on a first-come, first-served basis through the Office of Student Services/Diversity and Development Initiatives. As tickets become available, information will be provided.

Bookstore

The Bookstore is located on the “G” level of the Reynolds Tower and is open from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 336-716-4383. Before buying a book, be sure you understand the return policies, since many books cannot be returned to the distributor after purchase. Students may charge books only if authorized to do so by the Financial Aid Office. Early purchase of texts by first-year students is discouraged, since course requirements change, and consultation with other students may enhance wise and frugal acquisition of books.

Coy C. Carpenter Library

The Coy C. Carpenter Library is located on the first floor of the Gray Building of the School of Medicine and is open the following hours:

• Mon – Thu, 7 am – midnight
• Fri, 7 am – 7 pm
• Sat, 10 am – 7 pm
• Sun, 1 pm – midnight

Special holiday and examination schedules will be posted. Book returns are located for your convenience on level “1” of the Hawthorne employee parking deck, on the “M” floor of the Hanes Building by Eden Terrace, and near the mailboxes on the G floor of Watlington Hall. The Medical Center identification badge must be presented when borrowing materials. A copy of the Library regulations is available at the circulation desk. Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) is available in the Library. Computers are located in the Library’s Learning Resources Center and available during library hours.

Medical Center Codes

To report emergencies, call 336-716-9111 and give your name, the type of code and location.

• Code Red – Fire
• Code Blue – Cardiac-Pulmonary Arrest
• Code 44 – Sudden Illness/Accident
• Code 33 – Minor Disaster
• Code Triage – Major Disaster
• Code Pink – Infant Abduction
• Code 909 – Bomb Threat
• Dr. Armstrong – Violent person

To report security problems, call 336-716-3305.