One University, One Mission: A Conversation with President Wente on Medicine, Education and Community
From Deacon Dialogues by Wake Forest University School of Medicine
May 15, 2026 · 31 min · Season 5 · Episode 6
About this episode
Rohan discusses the relationship between a university and its medical school with President Wente, highlighting its importance for the future of medicine and education.
In this episode, Rohan sits down with President Wente of Wake Forest University for a genuinely eye-opening conversation about how a university and a medical school grow together — and why that relationship matters so much for the future of medicine and medical education. Whether you're a student, educator or just curious about how these institutions work, you'll take something away from this one. Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch. Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed
People in this episode
Host: Rohan
Guest: President Wente
Topics covered
- medicine
- education
- community
- medical school
- university growth
Keywords
- Wake Forest University
- medical education
- university mission
- community
- President Wente
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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