Application Information

Thank you for your interest in Duke's Neurosurgery Residency Program 

 

We accept applications through the Electronic Resident Application Service

 

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Duke offers three new neurosurgical resident positions per year.

Our residency is a seven-year program, which includes one year of basic science, clinical research, or a Master’s thesis. The seventh year is set aside for a CAST-approved or other governing body fellowship.

Duke participates in the Neurosurgery Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and accepts applications through the Electronic Resident Application Service (ERAS).

Please note that there has been a national change in policy regarding passing United States Medical Licensing Examination step examinations, and all residents must now pass steps 1 and 2 CS prior to starting their internship (PGY-1) year.  See the Duke GME Web site for more details about this policy.

For details, please see the NRMP Web site.  

Interview Process

Each year we receive more than 350 applications for our three resident positions in neurosurgery. Based on these applications, we select approximately 30 applicants to formally interview with our team. 

The 2024-25 interview dates are

  • December 14, 2024

  • January 11, 2025

For more information please contact:

Sherolyn L. Patterson
Department of Neurosurgery, Residency Program Coordinator

Duke University Medical Center
Box 3807
Durham, NC 27710

sherolyn.patterson@duke.edu
919-684-3053