Duke University’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for eight residents per year in the four-year program. Applicants must be committed to a lifetime medical career in women's reproductive health and must be willing to establish a pattern of life-long learning.

 

 

1.         Duke University Medical Center is a participating member of the National Resident Matching Program and applicants must register with this program.  Applicants must apply through the

            Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) of the American Association of Medical Colleges.  

 

2.         USLME scores must be received in order to review your application for a residency position.  Successful completion of USMLE Step 2 CK and CS is required to become a resident at Duke     
            University Medical Center.

 

3.         Four letters of recommendation must be submitted through ERAS, one of these letters must be from the Dean at your medical school.

 

4.         Applications received by Monday, November 2, 2009, will be considered. 

 

5.         Interview days are:

     

Friday   November 13

Friday   November 20

Friday   December 4

Monday December 14

Friday   December 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.         Duke University’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program accepts visas consistent with those of the institution (usually H1B and J1) pending review and approval by the Obstetrics and
            Gynecology Residency Program and Duke University Visa Services Office.

 

2.         There is no minimum USMLE score requirement.

 

3.         Previous clinical training in the United States is not required.

 

4.         There is no minimum time requirement between graduation from medical school and application for residency.

 

 

 

Selection criteria are consistent with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) General Requirements and Duke University Policies on Equal Employment Opportunity and Hiring Guidelines. 

 

Duke University's Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program receives more than 500 ERAS applications for eight available positions.  A team of faculty reviews applicant documents and grants interviews based on ability, aptitude, academic record, and personal qualities such as motivation, ethical standards, and integrity. 

 

Duke University’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, sex or age (except where sex and age are bona fide occupational qualifications).

 

Applicants selected for interview will be notified by e-mail and given an opportunity to choose one of the designated interview dates.