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Duke University Hospital Program

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

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About Duke University Hospital Program

ACGME code
2403631118
Program director
Pratap Challa
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. 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.

  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White29%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American21%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Pratap Challa
Program coordinator
Renee Wynne
Coordinator phone
(919) 684-6593
Program phone
(919) 681-2793
Sponsoring institution
Duke University Hospital

Duke Eye Center, DUMC 3802 2351 Erwin Road 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 4% of residents at Duke University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. Duke University Hospital Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

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 0%.

Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?

Duke University Hospital Program is located at Duke Eye Center, DUMC 3802 2351 Erwin Road Durham, NC 27710. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?

The program director is Pratap Challa. The program coordinator, Renee Wynne, is the usual contact for application questions.

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