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Radiation Oncology Residency Program

Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
Continued AccreditationACGME #4303621074UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Duke University Hospital is an ACGME-accredited university-based Radiation Oncology residency program in Durham, NC. It has 5 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 16 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $69,996. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
5
16 residents · 15 approved
PGY-1 salary
$70.0k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1529430A0

Accredited since 1969 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2008

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1529430A0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Duke Univ Med Ctr-NC”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Other

Other

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
36%
x

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Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
6
Support team size

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Duke University Hospital (DUH) is consistently rated as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Driven to bring extraordinary discoveries to fruition, deliver cutting edge clinical services to patients, and apply care and compassion to all stages of care, we maintain an unwavering focus on making the individuals and communities we serve healthier. Today, DUH is the flagship of the Duke University Health System and a full-service, 957-bed, tertiary and quaternary academic medical center. Ranked nationally in 10 adult specialties by U.S. News and World Report for 2019-2020 and ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area, care is delivered with inspiring passion and a deep commitment to put the person who needs our care at the center of everything we do.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
1,010
Tertiary care
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
41,681
ED visits
66,681
Inpatient surgeries
16,940
Outpatient surgeries
23,153
Births
3,540
Daily census
865
Full-time staff
1,278

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Duke University Hospital · Durham, NC

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Duke University Hospital

Primary
Durham, NC1,010 beds

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Durham)

Durham, NC251 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

County figures for Durham County, North Carolina (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.25%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$79,501
+$1k vs US median
Avg Commute
23 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Joseph K Salama, MD

Attending-Program Director

Program Director

Allie McArdle

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Duke University Hospital located?
Duke University Hospital is located in Durham, NC.
What type of program is Duke University Hospital?
Duke University Hospital is a university-based residency program.
Is Duke University Hospital ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Duke University Hospital holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Duke University Hospital?
Duke University Hospital has approximately 16 residents in training.
Does Duke University Hospital accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Duke University Hospital reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Duke University Hospital sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Duke University Hospital reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Duke University Hospital require?
Duke University Hospital does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Duke University Hospital?
Duke University Hospital reports a PGY-1 salary of $69,996. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Duke University Hospital?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Duke University Hospital to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Duke University Hospital have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Radiation Oncology residency program positions as they appear.