Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
⌖ Durham, North Carolina · United States
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Full range of paediatric neurosurgical conditions, including vascular conditions, epilepsy, brain tumours, congenital malformations and craniofacial surgery, with graduated independence.
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Institution-wide Duke GME rule: international medical graduates need a currently valid ECFMG certificate or a full unrestricted US licence.
Clinical · Paediatric neurosurgery
Full range of paediatric neurosurgical conditions, including vascular conditions, epilepsy, brain tumours, congenital malformations and craniofacial surgery, with graduated independence.
Institution-wide Duke GME rule: a North Carolina full licence or Resident Training Licence (RTL) is required.
Institution-wide Duke GME technical standards require effective communication in English.
Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.
NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.
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The official page does not publish detailed eligibility criteria; applicants register with SF Match.
Institution-wide Duke GME stipend scale for residents and fellows, FY27 (effective 1 Jul 2026): PGY-6 USD 86,292; PGY-7 USD 90,036; PGY-8 USD 94,332 per year, per the Duke Neurosurgery stipends and benefits page.
Institution-wide Duke GME benefits for residents and fellows: USD 1,000 relocation benefit for new employees, 4% 403(b) retirement contribution after one year, 20 paid vacation days per year, 6 weeks paid parental leave, free premium parking, on-call meal benefit, dependent back-up care. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide: choice of four health plans (two at no cost to the trainee), dental and vision cover, no-cost USD 100K life insurance and base disability insurance (60% of stipend up to USD 4,000/month). Accommodation support is not published.
Institution-wide Duke GME rule: a North Carolina full licence or Resident Training Licence (RTL) is required. Institution-wide Duke GME rule: fellowship applicants must document passing scores on all three parts of USMLE (or COMLEX/Canadian equivalent). Institution-wide Duke GME technical standards require effective communication in English. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.
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