I am thrilled that you are taking the time to learn more about our residency program. Choosing where to train is an important decision, and while residency programs share many common requirements, what often matters most is what makes each program unique.

At Duke, we believe our strength is the combination of exceptional clinical training, close relationships, and opportunities to explore your interests throughout residency. Duke Children’s is ranked the No. 1 children’s hospital in North Carolina and tied for No. 1 in the Southeast by U.S. News & World Report. You will care for children with common pediatric illnesses as well as some of the rarest and most complex conditions, with the people and resources to care for every patient who comes through our doors, regardless of their diagnosis, complexity, or circumstances.

At the same time, Duke is a place where relationships remain at the center of your training. Our size allows you to truly know the faculty, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and fellow residents you work with. Those relationships create meaningful mentorship, thoughtful feedback, and the trust that allows you to take on increasing independence while always feeling supported.

Our goal is to give you an outstanding foundation in general pediatrics while helping you discover the kind of pediatrician you want to become. Whether your future is in primary care, hospital medicine, fellowship, research, education, advocacy, global health, or another area of pediatrics, we want you to leave Duke with the skills, confidence, and support to pursue it.

You will also have the chance to call Durham home. Located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, Durham is a vibrant community shaped by medicine, universities, science, technology, food, arts, and people from many different backgrounds. Durham is a wonderful place to spend residency and a place many choose to call home long after training.

I hope you will explore our website, meet our residents, and learn more about what makes Duke Pediatrics a special place to train. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about our program or life in Durham.

Mark Chandler, MD
Pediatric Residency Program Director

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The Pediatric Residency at Duke is a top program in a prime location. As one of the best pediatric programs at a medical school in the country, we are passionate about helping children and their families.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Program Coordinators:
Cheza Hinds: 919.681.5762
Crystal Ballard

Email:
dukepeds@dm.duke.edu

Address:
Box 3127 DUMC
Durham, NC 27710

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