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Duke University Hospital Program

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

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About Duke University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4403621247
Program director
Kevin Shah
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,619
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,619 applications and invited about 6.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 71 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
8
Interview rate
6.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White53%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kevin Shah
Program coordinator
Andy Reddy
Coordinator phone
(919) 684-6309
Program phone
(919) 860-5482
Sponsoring institution
Duke University Hospital

DUMC 3443 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 18% of residents at Duke University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?

Duke University Hospital Program received 1,619 applications and interviewed about 6.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?

Duke University Hospital Program is located at DUMC 3443 Durham, NC 27710. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?

The program director is Kevin Shah. The program coordinator, Andy Reddy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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