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Duke University Hospital Program

Durham, North Carolina

Orthopedic Surgery

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is a comprehensive five-year training program designed to provide residents with the necessary clinical and surgical skills to excel as leaders in academic and community settings. It aims to foster a supportive environment for all residents. Led by Department Chair Benjamin Alman, MD and Residency Program Director William C. Eward, MD, DVM, the program emphasizes ethical practice and competency in orthopaedic surgery.

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Highly Competitive

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Program Details

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program is ACGME-approved and provides 8 positions, focusing on training competent and ethical academic or community leaders. The program does not explicitly specify its IMG-friendliness, but it is common for residency programs in the U.S. to welcome International Medical Graduates, especially if they are ECFMG certified. The specific acceptance of IMGs, visa sponsorship details, or IMG representation among residents is not detailed in the text provided.

Categorical Positions

8

Categorical Positions (detail)

eight (8) positions

Program Website

Address

Duke University, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710, USA

Program Director

William C. Eward, MD, DVM

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Current Residents

Overview

The residency program has 8 positions available for training, but a precise count for current residents was not specified in the provided text.

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

Core Curriculum & Didactics focusing on clinical and surgical skills necessary for academic or community leadership.

Application

The application process and deadlines can be found on the Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Residency page. Interested applicants should refer to the links provided in the text, including the 'Application Process' and 'Interview Process' sections.

# of Locations

8

Fellowship

The program offers pathways for fellowships, although specific fellowship opportunities were not detailed in the provided text. Additional information can be found via their fellowship matches or resident graduates section.

Resident Life

Overview

The Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is a comprehensive, five-year, ACGME-approved training program (#2603631091) for eight (8) positions. Our mission is to provide the clinical and surgical skills necessary to competently and ethically practice as an academic or community leader.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

5

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The benefits information can be found via the 'Benefits' link on the program's webpage.

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