Application Process

To be considered for an interview, students or graduates from United States medical schools must:

  • Be scheduled for graduation in 2009, or have graduated from an allopathic or osteopathic medical school in 2006, 2007 or 2008
  • Have a passing score on Step I of USMLE (MD candidates) or COMLEX (DO candidates) or equivalent Canadian licensing examinations (Clarification)
  • Be eligible to work in the United States US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, a.k.a., green card holder, Asylee, Refugee, etc. Our program does not provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, etc.)
  • Meet the residency technical standards Click Here to Download.
  • Meet employment eligibility requirements for Duke University Hospital GME trainees

To be considered for an interview, students or graduates from non-United States medical schools must also:

  • Be scheduled for graduation in 2009, or have graduated within the past three years and have completed at least one year of clinical patient care in an accredited ACGME program in the United States by June 1, 2009 (An observership does not count)
  • Have current ECFMG Certification. Must be ECFMG Certificated no later than the start date of the program
  • Have passing scores on USMLE (Clarification)
  • Be eligible to work in the United States US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, a.k.a., green card holder, Asylee, Refugee, etc. Our program does not provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, etc.)
  • Meet the residency technical standards. Click Here to Download.
  • Meet employment eligibility requirements for Duke University Hospital GME trainees

If the above criteria are met, a complete ERAS application is required, including:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation from faculty members who have directly supervised your clinical performance within the last two years
  • Medical School Transcript(s)
  • Dean's Letter of Reference
  • USMLE or COMLEX or Canadian licensing exam scores

Preferences for interview are given to applicants who:

  • Demonstrate volunteerism
  • Have participated in community service activities
  • Are dedicated to Family Medicine as a career path

The Duke Family Medicine Program reserves the right to limit interviews and to change the above requirements.

"The opportunity to work with the leaders in various specialties to be part of the new innovative changes in the Family Practice residency curriculum is the greatest asset of a Duke residency."

Murali Pisharody, M.D.
3rd Year Resident