Duke University Hospital Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Durham, NC(Durham, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#46
Specialty Rank
$61,750
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#46
Child neurology Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853621080
- NRMP Code:
- 1529185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 54.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Duke is a world-renowned institution offering a unique training in child neurology. Our program offers exceptional training across all aspects of neurology. The inpatient experience covers consults, intensive care, and epilepsy monitoring. The outpatient experience includes pediatric subspecialty clinics in epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, headache, cerebral palsy, autism, sleep, concussion, and tuberous sclerosis.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,750
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$68,521
PGY-3
$71,328
PGY-4
$74,073
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 84(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $310K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $50K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.0%0
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.55
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
94°F
Winter
59°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.17
Restaurant Meal
12.65
Gas (per gallon)
$4.25
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853621080
- NRMP Code:
- 1529185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carolyn Pizoli
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1529185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Duke University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Duke University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Latoya Burgess
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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