OUR VALUES
We value trainees and faculty that exhibit intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, a collaborative ethos, humility, adaptability, and commitment to service.
We are seeking applicants who want to join an environment that emphasizes exceptional patient care, community engagement, diversity and representation, teamwork, educational innovation and leadership.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Duke Internal Medicine Residency Program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Any information submitted outside of ERAS cannot be accepted. For questions about the recruitment process please reach out to our recruitment coordinator Emily Sikes - emily.sikes@duke.edu. In line with recommendations from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM), we do not participate in post-interview communication with applicants. We recognize that post-interview correspondence may inadvertently create undue stress or misinterpretations regarding an applicant's standing. We encourage applicants to reach out to our program office with any specific questions or for further information about our residency program as we are able to answer specific questions about program structure, life in Durham, etc. For any new information about the program (e.g. fellowship match results, etc.), we will communicate this will all invited applicants.
HOLISTIC REVIEW PROCESS
We are looking for applicants that meet our program's mission and values, which requires a holistic review process. This includes attention to an applicant’s individual interests, academic performance, community impact, and unique life experiences. We do not use the USMLE scores to stratify applicants.
HOW WE USE SIGNALING AND GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCING
We holistically review applications. One aspect of holistic review is to focus on applicants who express interest in our program using the ERAS signaling and geographic preferencing tools. While exceptions do exist, due to the high volume of applications, applicants should not expect an interview if they do not signal our program with either a gold or silver signal. Signaling, however, does not guarantee an interview.
Geographic preferencing is taken into account in the holistic review process, but is not required to receive an interview.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply for the Duke Internal Medicine Residency Program, submit the following documents:
- Completed ERAS application
- USMLE Step 1 report
- Medical school transcript
- Personal statement
- 3 or 4 letters of recommendation
- MSPE (Dean's letter)
- USMLE Step 2 will need to be successfully completed prior to starting at our program.
Applications submitted after October 15th, 2024 will not be reviewed. We do not accept PGY2 or PGY3 applications. We strongly encourage applicants to take USMLE Step 2 before March 1 to permit reporting of scores before the start of orientation in late June. Reporting of USMLE scores can take approximately 8 weeks
While we have several pathways for our residents, the PSTP (Physician Scientist Training Pathway) is the only pathway that has a separate NRMP number that requires a separate application. Applicants interested in our other pathways including Global Health, MLP-R, and R38 should apply to the categorical program and you will have an opportunity to request participation in additional interview and information sessions at the time you select your interview date.
TIMELINE FOR INTERVIEW OFFERS
Because of our holistic review process, we offer categorical and PSTP interviews on a rolling basis, beginning on October 15th, 2024. Timing of the interview offer is not reflective of our enthusiasm about your candidacy. We will never offer more interviews than we have spots, so if an interview is offered, you are guaranteed a date to complete the interview. Given the abundance of highly qualified applicants to our program we do maintain a waitlist and we will continue to offer some interviews throughout the recruitment season. PSTP interviews can be offered up to one week later than categorical interviews to allow division leadership enough time to review each applicant.
PRELIM APPLICANTS
Because we know those applying to the preliminary program have a large number of secondary interviews, we offer flexible, shorter interview day options for our preliminary candidates. If you are applying to our neurology program, a preliminary interview is not required. We do collaborate with our advanced programs at Duke to facilitate interviews for those offered interviews in our advanced programs.
INTERVIEW DATES
Interview dates are shown below for the 2024-2025 season:
INTERVIEW DAY OVERVIEW
Invited applicants will participate in a pre-interview virtual meet and greet with current residents, followed by a half day virtual interview day where they will hear from program leadership, meet one-on-one with the program director, and interview with a member of program leadership and an additional faculty member. Applicants will be sent a pre-interview survey to better understand their career interests to facilitate interview pairings where desired.
Several additional optional virtual information sessions will be hosted throughout the interview season including applicants interested in certain tracks, as well as an opportunity to meet non-medicine partners of current residents, and to learn about our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Invited applicants will receive access to an internal website with additional information on the program and interview day before their interview.
FIRST AND SECOND LOOK
Duke GME will offer both a virtual first look and virtual second look event highlighting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Duke community. The virtual first look event is scheduled for August 28th at 7:00 pm.
Our program will be offering an optional in-person second look event on Friday, February 21 from 12:00-6:00 pm, AFTER our program list has been certified and locked. Attendance at the in-person second look will have no reflection on rank list status.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Pay and benefits (which include health insurance) are very competitive. The Duke GME website has detailed information about annual stipends and benefits, as well as information on various policies, benefits and services available and applicable to residents.
Medicine-Pediatrics Combined Program
For information about applying to the Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program, contact Program Director, Colby Feeney, MD at colby.wilson@duke.edu or contact Program Coordinator, Ashley Bowes at ashley.bowes@duke.edu or 919-681-3009.
Medicine-Psychiatry Combined Program
For information about applying to the Medicine-Psychiatry Residency Program, contact Program Director Nicole Helmke, MD at nicole.helmke@duke.edu or Program Coordinator, Bridget Copen, MBA at bridget.copen@duke.edu
Equal Employment and Affirmative Action
"In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Executive Order 11246, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 , Duke University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other University-administered programs; or employment. In addition, the University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression consistent with the University’s nondiscrimination policy."