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Duke University Hospital Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital.

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About Duke University Hospital Program

ACGME code
2803621081
Program director
Charles Woodard
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
312
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 312 applications and invited about 19.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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

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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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
19.6%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White50%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino25%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native10%

Contact and location

Program director
Charles Woodard
Program coordinator
Sylvia Garrett
Coordinator phone
(919) 681-7388
Program phone
(919) 224-9536
Sponsoring institution
Duke University Hospital

Box 3805 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 5% of residents at Duke University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?

Duke University Hospital Program received 312 applications and interviewed about 19.6% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 1%.

Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?

Duke University Hospital Program is located at Box 3805 Durham, NC 27710. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?

The program director is Charles Woodard. The program coordinator, Sylvia Garrett, is the usual contact for application questions.

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