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Duke University Hospital Program

Durham, North Carolina

Psychiatry

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Duke Medicine-Psychiatry Residency offers a cohesive five-year training program combining Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. It boasts a strong history, leveraging experienced faculty and alumni involved in both clinical practice and education leadership. The program emphasizes a unique integrated clinical experience with a focus on whole person care, mentoring, and advocacy, aiming to address the comprehensive needs of patients, particularly those affected by systemic inequities.

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Low Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Psychiatry

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Duke Medicine-Psychiatry Residency program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, but it likely accommodates International Medical Graduates given the longstanding and respected nature of its dual training in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. Information regarding ECFMG certification or specific visa sponsorship does not appear to be detailed, so further inquiry may be necessary for clarity.

Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

5 years in the combined residency program

Program Website

Address

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

Program Director

Nicole Helmke, MD

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Current Residents

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

The clinical training experience includes inpatient combined internal medicine-psychiatry rounding, outpatient integrated clinic experiences, weekly med-psych conferences, and faculty-resident journal clubs.

Application

The application process for the Medicine-Psychiatry Residency at Duke includes specific deadlines and interview information. Applicants need to refer to the relevant sections related to 'Application Process' and 'Interview Information' for the details regarding deadlines, requirements, and the specific timeline.

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Specific locations not mentioned, but there is mention of various clinical settings and experiences.

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The residency program does not provide specific details about fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths within the provided text. For detailed fellowship information, visiting the program's official residency page is recommended as it typically outlines subspecialties or career tracks pursued by graduates.

Resident Life

Overview

The Medicine-Psychiatry Residency program at Duke offers combined training in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry in a five-year residency program, recognized and respected for its unique perspective and expertise.

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# of Years of Program

5 years

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PGY-1 Salary

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