Duke University Hospital Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Durham, NC(Durham, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
149
Positions
#6
Specialty Rank
$68,976
PGY1 Salary
4.1%
IMG %
#6
Internal Medicine Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403621320
- NRMP Code:
- 1529140P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 149
- Interviews:
- 375
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 64
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Duke IM is a place where residents can grow as clinicians, professionals, and as people. The training program has 3 hospital sites with diverse patient populations, including the VA hospital. We offer multiple different tracks based on professional interests and provide structured advising and mentorship. Our holistic curricula includes opportunities for humanities in medicine and wellbeing. We foster the 'Duke Family' community with program-sponsored events for residents throughout the year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- 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):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 84(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $310K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $50K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.55
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
94°F
Winter
59°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.17
Restaurant Meal
12.65
Gas (per gallon)
$4.25
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403621320
- NRMP Code:
- 1529140P0
- Total Positions:
- 149
- Interviews:
- 375
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Aimee Kirsch Zaas
- Email:
- aimee.zaas@dm.duke.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 1/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1529140P1, 1529140P0, 1529140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Duke University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Duke University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Emily Sikes
- Contact Email:
- emily.sikes@duke.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 57
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:57PGY-2:46PGY-3:46
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 4.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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