Duke University Hospital Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Duke University Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 4613600107
- Program director
- Betty Tong
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 1
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 131
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 19.1%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Duke University Hospital Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Durham, North Carolina, sponsored by Duke University Hospital. It offers 1 first-year position, about the same as the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 131 applications and invited about 19.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 25.2% of applicants.
The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 75 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 1
- Interview rate
- 19.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Betty Tong
- Program coordinator
- Gretchen Lynch
- Coordinator phone
- (573) 884-3233
- Program phone
- (919) 613-4690
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Road 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.
How many residency positions does Duke University Hospital Program offer?
Duke University Hospital Program offers 1 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Duke University Hospital Program?
Duke University Hospital Program received 131 applications and interviewed about 19.1% of applicants. The typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 25.2%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is Duke University Hospital Program located?
Duke University Hospital Program is located at 2301 Erwin Road Durham, NC 27710. Its sponsoring institution is Duke University Hospital.
Who is the program director of Duke University Hospital Program?
The program director is Betty Tong. The program coordinator, Gretchen Lynch, is the usual contact for application questions.