Duke University Hospital Program
About This Program
Duke Med-Psych residents benefit from full membership in each top-ranked categorical training program as well as a large number of combined-trained faculty practicing in a variety of clinical settings. Numerous opportunities exist for integrated clinical experience such as the inpatient Med-Psych service, integrated Med-Psych medical home, collaborative care in the primary care setting, transplant psychiatry, psycho-oncology, and integrated primary care for unhoused individuals.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicole Helmke, MD
Duke Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Bridget Copen, MBA
Duke Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Duke Univ Med Ctr
Internal Med-Psychiatry 8254
2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710
508 Fulton St
Durham, NC 27705
300 Veazey Dr
Butner, NC 27509
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 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
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 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.