General Information
- All applicants must apply through the ERAS website.
- Applications received through ERAS are reviewed when the Post Office opens.
- We will conduct virtual interviews in late September-early October 2023 and will send invitations to interview after September 1, 2023.
- Invited applicants will also be invited to join optional virtual open house events that highlight research opportunities and the perspectives of our current fellows.
Application Requirements
- Candidates who will be eligible for a Residency Training License in the State of North Carolina (see eligibility requirements here) are considered.
- Minimum of three letters of recommendation.
- Foreign medical graduates require ECFMG certification.
- J1 visas are sponsored.
- Trainees must pass USMLE Step 1, Step 2CK, and Step 2CS or COMLEX 1 and 2 prior to starting their Duke postgraduate training.
- We will accept COMLEX scores from an ACGME-accredited or joint-accredited AOA/ACGME institution.
Selective Service System Registration
All male applicants (as determined by gender assigned at birth for purposes of this requirement) who are U.S. citizens or immigrants must have registered with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday, or arrival date into the U.S. Individuals are eligible to register until the age of 26. Failure to register is a violation of federal law, and can face significant penalties, including loss of eligibility for citizenship for immigrants. Individuals who have not registered are not eligible for a variety of benefits including federal student aid, federal job training, and any job in the Executive Branch of the government (e.g. VA, Medicare, federal prisons), and are not allowed to work in federal facilities even as a resident or fellow.
Most Duke GME programs require rotations at federal facilities such as VA hospitals or prisons. All trainees in those programs must be eligible to work at those facilities. All applicants should ensure that they have registered for the Selective Service System if appropriate. If they have not registered, they should discuss this with their potential program director. Learn more
Additional Information for Applicants
Learn about stipends, employment requirements and more on Duke’s Graduate Medical Education website.
A few resources of note include: