Duke University Hospital Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Duke University Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1803621085
- Program director
- Suma Shah
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 640
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 15%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 640 applications and invited about 13.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 13.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates76%
- US DO graduates10%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs10%
Demographics
- Women62%
- Men38%
- White48%
- Asian33%
- Black or African American14%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Suma Shah
- Program coordinator
- Gina Murray
- Coordinator phone
- (919) 684-5870
- Program phone
- (919) 660-7086
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Duke University Hospital
122 Baker House Department of Neurology Box 2905 Durham, NC 27703 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 15% of residents at Duke University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Duke University Hospital Program offer?
Duke University Hospital Program offers 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?
Duke University Hospital Program received 640 applications and interviewed about 13.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?
Duke University Hospital Program is located at 122 Baker House Department of Neurology Box 2905 Durham, NC 27703. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.
Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?
The program director is Suma Shah. The program coordinator, Gina Murray, is the usual contact for application questions.