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Duke University Hospital Program

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

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About Duke University Hospital Program

ACGME code
7153644012
Program director
Nicole Helmke
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
168
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Psychiatry residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions.

In the latest application cycle the program received 168 applications and invited about 14.3% of applicants to interview.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs). The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White100%
  • Asian10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native10%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicole Helmke
Program coordinator
Lynsey Easley
Coordinator phone
(919) 681-4510
Program phone
(919) 668-0672
Sponsoring institution
Duke University Hospital

Duke Univ Med Ctr DUMC 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?

Duke University Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Duke University Hospital Program offer?

Duke University Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Internal Medicine/Psychiatry positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?

Duke University Hospital Program received 168 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants.

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.

Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?

Duke University Hospital Program is located at Duke Univ Med Ctr DUMC 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 Nicole Helmke. The program coordinator, Lynsey Easley, is the usual contact for application questions.