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Duke University Hospital Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital.

ACGME code
3003621269
Program director
Thomas Cummings
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Duke University Hospital Program

Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
483
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$71,052
Per year

Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 483 applications and invited about 25.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $71,052 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 21 vacation days. Residents work about 60 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed20%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
483
Interview rate
25.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White57%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-17$71,052217
PGY-25$73,908217
PGY-35$76,788217
PGY-45$79,908217
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
1
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
6
Time outside the hospital
0%
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Tracks

Research

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training81%
  • Clinical practice6%
  • Academic medicine13%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Cummings
Program coordinator
Jawanna Bell
Coordinator phone
(919) 681-1563
Program phone
(919) 684-6592
Sponsoring institution
Duke University Hospital

Box 3712 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?

Duke University Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Duke University Hospital Program offer?

Duke University Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?

Duke University Hospital Program received 483 applications and interviewed about 25.1% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 20%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Duke University Hospital Program?

First-year residents at Duke University Hospital Program earn $71,052 a year and receive 21 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?

Duke University Hospital Program is located at Box 3712 Durham, NC 27710. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?

The program director is Thomas Cummings. The program coordinator, Jawanna Bell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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