Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Duke's orthopaedic fellow-benefits page uses the PGY-6 stipend level. The currently published FY27 PGY-6 rate is USD 86,292; the 2027–2028 appointment amount is not yet published and must be confirmed in the offer and appointment agreement.
Deadline
Annual deadline: 1 November; the official page marks the 2027–2028 cycle as accepting applications
Duration
12 months, August 1–July 31
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHip arthroscopy, periacetabular osteotomy, surgical dislocation, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, avascular necrosis, hip resurfacing, resident teaching and clinical or basic-science research
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Foreign medical graduates are eligible only if they are United States permanent residents, hold a current ECFMG certificate, have completed the required accredited training, meet ABOS and North Carolina full-licence rules, and obtain a DEA number. An Indonesian residency alone does not meet this pathway.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Applicants must qualify for a full North Carolina medical licence and obtain a DEA number for employment at Duke University Hospital.
—Not published
Language
No standalone English-test score is published. Duke assesses communication skills during selection and requires ECFMG certification when applicable.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
The current recruitment table requires foreign medical graduates to be lawful permanent residents of the United States and marks the non-ACGME faculty position ineligible for visa sponsorship.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY93% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-28
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineAnnual deadline: 1 November; the official page marks the 2027–2028 cycle as accepting applications
Commencing date1 August 2027 for the current 2027–2028 intake; the published fellowship year runs 1 August–31 July
Application route / cycleDirect complete-package submission to the Duke programme coordinator; no match participation
Pass all three USMLE/COMLEX or accepted licensure steps within three attempts unless the published board-certification waiver applies
Be ABOS board-eligible or board-certified
Application documents
Published by official source
Duke Hip Preservation application form
Curriculum vitae
Personal statement
Three current recommendation letters including one from the chair or programme director
USMLE/COMLEX transcript
Valid ECFMG certificate when applicable
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-position Duke hip-preservation fellowship beginning 1 August with more than 400 annual procedures and PGY-6-based compensation. Foreign graduates require US permanent residence and the full published licensing pathway; future-year salary, housing and a standalone English-test score are not yet published.
Intended for: Orthopaedic residency graduates who meet Duke's non-ACGME appointment, licensure and board requirements
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
More than 400 hip-preservation procedures annually, weekly conference, pre-operative planning leadership and quarterly clinical case and research conferences.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
⌂
Duke does not publish programme-provided housing or relocation support for the Hip Preservation Fellowship.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke publishes one non-ACGME August-to-July position, more than 400 annual hip-preservation procedures, six named faculty, direct application documents, permanent-resident restrictions for foreign graduates and PGY-6-based fellow compensation.
Allegheny Health Network/Allegheny Singer Research Institute D/B/A AHN Research Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · 1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards; confirm host-specific datesView program profile →
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