Salaries & Benefits

The Duke Family Medicine Program offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Salaries 2007 - 2008

First Year - $43,872
Second Year - $45,660
Third Year - $47,436

Benefits

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Hospital Coat and Laundry Services
  • Free Parking at the Hospital
  • Free 24-hour Access to Fitness Facility (next to hospital) for House Staff
  • Fees paid for ACLS, BLS, NALS, PALS, ATLS, and ALSO
  • Educational Fund for Second and Third Year Residents
  • Resident's membership in AAFP & NCAFP
  • Up to 5 days annually of approved conference time
  • Other discounts for local services as offered through Duke Human Resources
  • Laptop
  • PDA

Vacation and Leave

  • Three weeks vacation per year
  • Six personal/sick days per year (all time away from residency training must be in compliance with the American Board of Family Medicine "Absence from Residency" policy found online
  • Maternity/Paternity leave policy
  • Time off during end of year holidays

"First and foremost, I chose Family Medicine because of the potential of affecting the lives of others through continuity, dedication, and understanding."

Sionne A.C. George, M.D.
3rd Year Resident