Duke University Hospital Program
About This Program
Duke Nephrology fellows gain invaluable experience rounding at Duke University Hospital (1,100 beds) and the Durham VA Health Care System (250 beds), both world-class tertiary referral hospitals serving the Southeastern US. This variety ensures a well-rounded educational experience. To support individual career development, we offer four distinct scholar pathways: three research scholar pathways (biomedical science, global health, and clinical research) and a clinical concentration pathway.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Matthew Aaron Sparks, MD, BS
Duke Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Ashley Mcpherson, MD
Duke Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Duke Univ Med Ctr
Ste 1003-C
2 Genome Court
Durham, NC 27710
508 Fulton St
Durham, NC 27705
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 10, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 21, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 13, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.