The Department of Medicine has a sincere and long-standing commitment to the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse group of faculty and trainees. We attract a wide range of residents from outstanding schools of medicine.
Welcome to Duke Internal Medicine Residency
Duke Internal Medicine Residents explain why they chose to train at Duke - and what makes it such a welcoming and supportive program.
Spotlight: Best Uchehara, MD, MBA
Best Uchehara graduated from Morehouse College and later received his MD from Duke University School of Medicine and his MBA from Duke University Fuqua School of Business. After his time in medical school, Best realized in residency he was looking forward to finding intentional mentorships, rigorous clinical training and opportunities to tailor his residency experience to his career goals. When reflecting on the Duke Internal Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Uchehara said, "The Duke Family is kind, compassionate, and extremely down to earth. There are so many incredible people within the program, ranging from the program leadership and staff to its residents and hospital faculty! There is a supportive network of mentors and coaches --formal and informal--who help residents to blossom into their full potential."
Spotlight: Meredith Srour, MD
Meredith Srour graduated from Dartmouth College and she later received her MD from Duke University School of Medicine. After matching at Duke for residency, she decided she wanted to pursue a career in internal medicine. When reflecting on the Duke Program, Dr. Diaz said, "I was looking for a residency program where I would be supported professionally and personally, and where I would have the opportunity to explore all fields of medicine. Duke is the perfect place for just that. Every day I learn something new from the amazing people we work with and the patients we care for. As a graduate of Duke Medical School, I am excited to continue growing my community here as well."