The Department of Medicine has a sincere and long-standing commitment to the recruitment, retention, and development of faculty and trainees. We attract a wide range of residents from outstanding schools of medicine, and have a tradition of hands on learning and team-based care.
Mission
Our mission is to provide an engaging, adaptive learning environment to train future leaders in clinical care, research, advocacy, education, and innovation.
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.
Pillars of our program
Clinical Development
How we can help you excel as a physician.
- Emphasis on graduated autonomy across all rotations.
- Structured specialty exposure through outpatient threads.
- Multidisciplinary collaborative primary care.
- Clinical learning enhanced through work in a three hospital system.
Professional Development
How we help you find and develop your "and".
- Comprehensive advising and mentoring programs.
- Unique tracks based on career interest including basic or clinical research, education, administration, quality improvement, global health, and advocacy.
- Opportunities for community engagement.
- Participation in departmental initiatives.
- Upstander training.
Personal Development
How we support your growth as a person while in training.
- Emphasis on Duke Family and camaraderie.
- Residency "squads" to promote connection, mentorship, and community involvement.
- Structured mentorship including professional development coaching program.
- Holistic curricula including narrative medicine, arts in medicine curriculum, and debriefs.
- Cultivating an environment of balance and wellbeing.
Spotlight: Olivier Barolette, MD
"I was looking for a place that celebrated learning and teaching, and most importantly, a place where there were genuine humans who were themselves everyday. Ultimately, I found my home at Duke with people that enjoy what they do and take care of their patients well."
Spotlight: Sydney Means, MD
"Duke felt like a place where I could grow, both clinically and personally, surrounded by people who are thoughtful, compassionate, and driven."