Duke University Hospital Rural Program
About This Program
The Duke Rural Family Medicine Residency is transforming the future of rural healthcare by training dynamic, innovative, and community-driven physicians. Our residents gain unparalleled experience across a variety of training sites, from a leading academic medical center to a dedicated community hospital and longitudinal rural clinics. This diverse training prepares our residents to navigate the full spectrum of family medicine with confidence and adaptability.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alexa Namba, DO
Duke University
Locations
2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710
3643 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704-2763
508 Fulton St
Durham, NC 27705
3000 New Bern Ave
Raleigh, NC 27610
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.