Duke University Hospital Program
About This Program
At Duke, our faculty leaders strive to create an environment of clinical, operative, and research excellence necessary to train the field's future leaders in this one-year ACGME-approved training program. Our fellow will also attend multiple professional meetings and we offer an on-site gym.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Thorsten M Seyler
Duke University Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Cheryl DePaolis
Duke Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Duke University Medical Center
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Box 104002
Durham, NC 27710-0001
3643 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704-2763
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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 from a department chair
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 9, 2026 - Mar 7, 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
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
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.