Duke University Hospital Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Durham, NC(Durham, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
$71,748
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803621085
- NRMP Code:
- 1529180A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 84
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 38.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Duke's Neurology program provides a tailored experience so as to not only build excellent clinical skills as a neurologist but also to allow for professional development and set our residents up for success for life after training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- 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
$71,748
PGY-1
$71,748
PGY-2
$74,544
PGY-3
$77,580
PGY-4
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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 21.5%
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:
- 1803621085
- NRMP Code:
- 1529180A0
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Suma Shah
- Email:
- suma.shah@duke.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/26/2025 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 10/29/2025 - 1/28/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1529180A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Duke University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Duke University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Gina B Murray
- Contact Email:
- gina.murray@duke.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 14.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 14th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 19.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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