Duke University Hospital Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Durham, NC(Durham, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#8
Specialty Rank
$67,284
PGY1 Salary
2.6%
IMG %
#8
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603631019
- NRMP Code:
- 1529260C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 78
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 104
- Female Faculty:
- 20.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At Duke, our faculty leaders strive to create an environment of clinical, operative, and research excellence necessary to train the field's future leaders in this five-year ACGME-approved training program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
$67,284
PGY-1
$69,996
PGY-2
$72,720
PGY-3
$75,684
PGY-4
$78,600
PGY-5
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
- 22.9%(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:
- 2603631019
- NRMP Code:
- 1529260C0
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 78
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Robert
- Email:
- wendy.thompson@duke.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 9/22/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/4/2026 - 1/9/2027
- 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 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1529260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Duke University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Duke University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Wendy R Thompson
- Contact Email:
- wendy.thompson@duke.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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