Duke University Hospital
The Duke University Hospital Family Medicine residency in Durham, NC is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Duke University Family Medicine Residency (Durham, NC) is a three-year program based at the Duke Family Medicine Center (13,500+ patients, 35,000+ visits/year). Inpatient care runs through the Family Medicine Inpatient Service at Duke Regional Hospital; obstetrics uses CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care with continuity deliveries; procedural clinics (gynecology/colposcopy, dermatology, sports medicine, vasectomy) start in PGY-2. A Population Health Improvement through Teamwork (PHIT) curriculum and a weekly community clinic from PGY-2 (FQHC, public health, homeless-health, student health sites) are core. No home call; no 24-hour shifts; protected Tuesday didactics. Separate from the Duke Rural FM residency. No visa sponsorship.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- PHIT population health curriculum with a longitudinal community project: bring a community/health-equity project idea and ask about past projects.
- Community clinic every week from PGY-2 (Lincoln FQHC sites, Granville Vance Public Health with MAT, Healthcare for the Homeless): say which setting you would choose.
- CenteringPregnancy is the standard prenatal model and all residents are certified facilitators; 8 weeks L&D in PGY-1/2; ask about OB electives and FMOB graduates.
- Procedural training: gyn/colposcopy, derm, sports medicine MSK ultrasound, vasectomy, and the option of abortion training at Planned Parenthood; ask about procedure volumes.
- Call model: no home call, no 24-hour shifts, night float 2-week blocks 2-3 per year; ask about wellness and the 'assist list'.
- Eligibility: LCME graduates within 3 years, passing Step 1; no visa sponsorship. Know whether you also want to apply to the separate Duke Rural FM program.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $71,052.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $73,908.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $76,788.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $79,908.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $82,992.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $86,292.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $90,036.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $94,332.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $97,128.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-10 | 2026-2027 | $99,780.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-11 | 2026-2027 | $103,236.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-12 | 2026-2027 | $106,800.00Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident schedule for academic year 2026–2027. Duke GME physician trainee stipend; effective July 1, 2026. Source 1
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-11): Duke GME training directory explicitly lists this contact phone for Family Medicine. Source 1
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-11): Verified on the official specialty residency page. Summary is original; training lengths distinguish advanced specialty years from prerequisite training. Source 1
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-11): Duke GME training directory explicitly lists this coordinator name for Family Medicine. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-11): Duke GME training directory explicitly lists this program director for Family Medicine. Source 1
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-11): Matched specialty residency link in the official GME directory; fetched destination and verified its residency title. Canonical redirect URL retained. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Sara Martin, MD, MSc
- Program coordinator
- Sonali Batish
- Phone
- 919 684 3136
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Duke University Hospital Family Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Duke University Hospital Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Duke University Hospital Family Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Duke University Hospital Family Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.