Duke University Hospital Rural Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Oxford, NC(Oxford, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#525
Specialty Rank
$68,976
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#525
Family Medicine Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203600671
- NRMP Code:
- 1529120C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 41
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 66.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 23%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Duke Rural Family Medicine Residency is transforming the future of rural healthcare by training dynamic, innovative, and community-driven physicians. Our residents gain unparalleled experience across a variety of training sites, from a leading academic medical center to a dedicated community hospital and longitudinal rural clinics. This diverse training prepares our residents to navigate the full spectrum of family medicine with confidence and adaptability.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,976
PGY-1
$71,748
PGY-2
$74,544
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $276K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $45K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 27.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
87°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.05
Restaurant Meal
9.9
Gas (per gallon)
$3.33
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203600671
- NRMP Code:
- 1529120C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 41
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alexa Na
- Email:
- alexa.namba@duke.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/11/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1529120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Maria Parham Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Maria Parham Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Thomas Koinis
- Contact Email:
- thomas.koinis@duke.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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