Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

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.

Total Program Size
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1529185C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
48
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
42
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1853621080
Beeper or Home Call
0
10
10
Program Director
First Name
Carolyn
Last Name
Pizoli
Degrees
MD
Address

Duke Univ Med Ctr
Box 3936
315 Trent Dr
Durham, NC 27710
United States

Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.934622 36.00732)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Latoya
Last Name
Burgess
Address

Duke Univ Med Ctr
Box 3936
315 Trent Dr
Durham, NC 27710
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.934622 36.00732)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
65.00
% IMG
13.30
% DO
21.60
% Female
43.30
% Male
56.60
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
54.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 4
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3 $68,521 15 15
Year 4 $71,328 15 15
Year 5 $74,073 15 15
Year 6 $74,412 15 5
Year 7 $77,652 15 5
Year 8 $81,348 15 5
Year 9 $83,760 15 5
Year 10 $86,052 15 5
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No