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Duke University Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital.

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About Duke University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1403621320
Program director
Aimee Zaas
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
45
First-year spots
Applicants
3,023
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 45 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,023 applications and invited about 16.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 64 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed44%
  • Silver signal: interviewed26%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
45
Interview rate
16.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates1%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White59%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Aimee Zaas
Program coordinator
Lynsey Easley
Coordinator phone
(919) 681-4510
Program phone
(919) 681-2383
Sponsoring institution
Duke University Hospital

Department of Medicine Erwin Rd, 8th Floor, Rm 8254 Duke North-Box 3182 Durham, NC 27710 Open in Google Maps

Duke University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Duke University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Duke University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Duke University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Duke University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Duke University Hospital Program offer?

Duke University Hospital Program offers 45 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 45 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?

Duke University Hospital Program received 3,023 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Duke University Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Duke University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at Duke University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Duke University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 44% of the time, silver signals about 26%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?

Duke University Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine Erwin Rd, 8th Floor, Rm 8254 Duke North-Box 3182 Durham, NC 27710. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?

The program director is Aimee Zaas. The program coordinator, Lynsey Easley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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