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Duke University Hospital Program

Nuclear medicineUniversity-based
Durham, NC(Durham, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$61,750
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2003621060
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
3

Contact Information

Olga G James
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
236
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
5
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Program will cross-train and interface with other radiology specialties, research papers, various therapies, and RSNA presentations.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$61,750
PGY-1
$63,744
PGY-2
$66,204
PGY-3
$68,916
PGY-4
$71,568
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Durham, NC
Metropolitan Area
Durham, NC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,470,214

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

Nominal Salary
$61,750
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,512
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2003621060
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
3
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Olga G James

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
236
Min Step 2 Score:
236

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Duke University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Duke University Hospital
Contact Person:
Gloria Irving
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
236
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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