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Duke University Hospital Program

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

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About Duke University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4003621167
Program director
Julie Penzner
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,190
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,190 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
10.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women79%
  • Men19%
  • White55%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Julie Penzner
Program coordinator
Brittany Nelson
Coordinator phone
(212) 746-3721
Program phone
(914) 552-1548
Sponsoring institution
Duke University Hospital

Duke Psychiatry Residency Program DUMC Box 102506 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 10% of residents at Duke University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Duke University Hospital Program offer?

Duke University Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?

Duke University Hospital Program received 1,190 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?

Duke University Hospital Program is located at Duke Psychiatry Residency Program DUMC Box 102506 Durham, NC 27710. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?

The program director is Julie Penzner. The program coordinator, Brittany Nelson, is the usual contact for application questions.