Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Duke Pathology Residency Program at Duke University Medical Center provides a robust training environment that prepares residents in both anatomic and clinical pathology through diverse clinical experiences, educational opportunities, and collaborative research. The program emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere and enhances residents' skills through innovative clinical care and research. Residents benefit from high-quality training that integrates clinical education and research efforts, ideal for those looking to excel in the field of pathology.
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Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Duke Pathology Residency Program does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness, but it is a significant provider of healthcare in North Carolina with high academic standards, which may suggest potential for IMG applicants. There is no specific mention of International Medical Graduates in the provided text; it would be advisable for prospective IMG applicants to inquire directly regarding requirements and acceptance rates. The program also seems to offer excellent training opportunities that could be appealing to all applicants including IMGs.
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Categorical Positions (detail)
Duke Pathology has anatomic and clinical pathology training program that offers individual sign-out sessions with faculty and research opportunities. However, the specific number of categorical residents was not mentioned in the provided text.
Program Website
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Duke University Medical Center
Department of Pathology
DUMC 3712
Durham, NC, 27710
Program Director
Thomas J. Cummings, MD
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Curriculum & Education
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The anatomic and clinical pathology training program involves individual sign-out sessions with faculty; daily teaching conferences including didactic lectures, glass slide sessions, and journal clubs; research opportunities; and time for electives so residents can pursue their own individual interests.
Application
The application process for the residency program emphasizes that applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The deadline for submitting applications is typically in early December for the following residency year. Interview invitations are usually sent out shortly after the application deadline, and interviews typically occur in January and February. Candidates should ensure they have submitted all required documents before the deadline, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, and other relevant materials.
# of Locations
Duke Health provides residency training across several locations, ensuring a well-rounded experience in both clinical and research settings.
Fellowship
The Duke Pathology Residency Program offers a variety of fellowships, including Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neuropathology, Surgical Pathology GI, and Surgical Pathology. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships at related institutions affiliated with these specialties.
Resident Life
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Duke Health is a major provider of health care in North Carolina and in the Southeastern USA. U.S. News consistently rates Duke University Hospital the top hospital in North Carolina and among the top twenty hospitals in the nation. The clinical, research and academic resources of the Medical Center and the Department of Pathology provide outstanding training opportunities in anatomic and clinical pathology.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for four years, completing the necessary training in both anatomic and clinical pathology.
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