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Duke University Hospital Program

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

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About Duke University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1803621085
Program director
Suma Shah
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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.

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

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Applications and interviews

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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 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.

Do program signals help at Duke University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Duke University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 10%.

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.

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