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 pediatric rheumatology offers the opportunity to train amongst a world-class faculty of 12 Pediatric Rheumatologists, including many CARRA national leaders, and along-side inspiring colleagues who are following their passions as physician-scientists, clinician educators, and many other fellow-specific pathways, including global health or clinical informatics. Duke offers great clinical variety and multidisciplinary subspeciality clinics from autoimmune brain disease to lupus to uveitis.

Total Program Size
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1529331F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
9
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
210
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
1
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)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Required
Research rotation duration
104
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3313621015
Beeper or Home Call
36
8
8
Program Director
First Name
Rebecca
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Sadun
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address

Duke Univ Med Ctr
Box 3212
2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710
United States

Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.938509 36.007169)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Latoya
Last Name
Burgess
Address

Duke Univ Med Ctr
8th Fl
2400 Pratt St
Durham, NC 27705
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.936562 36.0114)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
100.00
% Male
0.00
Total Physician
12
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
72.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.80
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4 $71,328 25 5
Year 5 $74,073 25 5
Year 6 $77,016 25 5
Year 7 $80,370 25 5
Year 8 $84,195 25 5
Year 9 $86,692 25 5
Year 10 $89,064 25 5
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Not applicable
1
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