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.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
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.
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# 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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