Duke University Hospital Program

Durham, NCLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
30%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Subsidized child care
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Another track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$69k-$81k

PGY-1 through PGY-5

PGY-1
$68,976
PGY-2
$71,748
PGY-3
$74,544
PGY-4
$77,580
PGY-5
$80,568

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.

Vacation Days21
Sick DaysNGO