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Duke University Hospital Program

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

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About Duke University Hospital Program

ACGME code
2603631019
Program director
William Eward
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
633
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Duke University Hospital Program is a not Available Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 633 applications and invited about 15.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
8
Interview rate
15.5%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White70%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
William Eward
Program coordinator
Wendy Thompson
Coordinator phone
(919) 684-3170
Program phone
(919) 681-6982
Sponsoring institution
Duke University Hospital

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Box 104002 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 Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Duke University Hospital Program offer?

Duke University Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?

Duke University Hospital Program received 633 applications and interviewed about 15.5% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?

Duke University Hospital Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Box 104002 Durham, NC 27710. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?

The program director is William Eward. The program coordinator, Wendy Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.