Thoracic surgery - integratedUniversity BasedDurham, NC
Size
1 / year · 5 total
Training length
6 yr
Schedule
75 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
USMLE Step 2 CK242–267
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal1.6×29%
- None18%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD28%
- US DO0%
- US IMG0%
- Non-US IMG0%
Applications per year
136
2022
152
2023
150
2024
167
2025
131
2026
Compensation
$68,976 (avg)
Cost of living
$1,507/mo (−3%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,976 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 2 | $71,748 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 3 | $74,544 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 4 | $77,580 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 5 | $80,568 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 6 | $83,772 | 28 | Negotiable |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD100%
- DO0%
- IMG0%
Sex
- Female67%
- Male33%
Tracks & recognition
Research / fellow
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 100%
US MD
- 0%
US DO
- 0%
US IMG
- 0%
Non-US IMG
By signal
- 80%
Did Not Send
- 20%
Sent
Applicants by signal
- 87%
Did Not Send
- 13%
Sent
Home state
- 92%
Out-of-State
- 8%
In-State
Med school state
- 92%
Out-of-State
- 8%
In-State
Career plans
- 25%
Practice Full-time
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Training sites
- Participating
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
DURHAM, NC
- 738 staffed beds
- 49,093 discharges
- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 621k (2024)
From program website
Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)75
- Max hours on duty (Y1)15
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1529461C0
- ACGME ID4613600107
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterNo
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodJan 1, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027