Duke University Health System (Duke Health) Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Durham, North CarolinaUniversityTrains at Duke University Hospital
of 208 orthopaedic surgery residency programs · likely range #6 to #13
How it scores
- Clinical training84Top 25% in orthopaedic surgery
- Faculty depth81Top 25% in orthopaedic surgery
- Research90Top 10% in orthopaedic surgery
- Pay and cost of living30Bottom half in orthopaedic surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other orthopaedic surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | Duke University Health System (Duke Health) Orthopaedic Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Durham, North Carolina |
| Main training hospital | Duke University Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $71,052 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,261 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 4.7 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from Duke University Health System (Duke Health) orthopaedic surgery
124 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
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- Emergency Medicine #26
- Family Medicine #10
- General Surgery #18
- Internal Medicine #13
- Internal Medicine-Pediatrics #10
- Interventional Radiology #14
- Neurological Surgery #25
- Neurology #33
- Obstetrics and Gynecology #2
- Otolaryngology #22
- Pathology #16
- Pediatrics #12
- Plastic Surgery #12
- Preventive Medicine #10
- Psychiatry #11
- Radiation Oncology #28
- Thoracic Surgery #5
- Urology #23
- Vascular Surgery #11
Questions
Where is the Duke University Health System (Duke Health) orthopaedic surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Durham, North Carolina. Its main training hospital is Duke University Hospital.
How much do orthopaedic surgery residents earn at Duke University Health System (Duke Health)?
PGY-1 residents earn $71,052 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,261 a month.
Does Duke University Health System (Duke Health) sponsor visas for orthopaedic surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is Duke University Health System (Duke Health) ranked for orthopaedic surgery?
It ranks #9 of 208 orthopaedic surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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