Duke and Durham
The Department of Pathology is located within the Duke University Medical Center complex and is directly adjacent to the Duke University campus. Duke is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful collegiate campuses in the United States. Residents have access to cultural and athletic events that enrich and enliven the community. Duke University Hospital is a full-service tertiary and quaternary care hospital that is ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.
The State of North Carolina is known for its great beauty, moderate climate and four seasons. Durham is a city of 260,000 located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina with easy access to both sea and mountains. Hardwood and evergreen forests, hills and lakes, meandering rivers and streams, wildlife and flowers characterize our local landscape. The cost of living is lower than in large metropolitan areas and many trainees own their own homes. Outdoor activities abound year around.
North Carolina State University in Raleigh, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Research Triangle Park (a world-renowned university-related research park composed of a large number of governmental and research institutes) are close by and add to our cultural and scientific community.
For additional information, please visit the extensive Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau site at http://www.durham-nc.com/.
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Salary and Benefits
Duke University Medical Center and the Department of Pathology offer competitive salaries and benefits. For information about stipends, contract agreement of appointment, and other opportunities for residents, please visit Home | Duke Health GME Stipends | Duke Health GME
- $1,500 book fund and $1,500 additional travel allowance per year for first author presentations at scientific meetings
- BLS/ACLS fee paid by Department of Pathology
- Free 24-hour access to fitness facility located on campus
- Free parking
- Hospital coat and laundry services
- Malpractice insurance
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Medical and dental Insurance
- Military leave
- Sick leave
- Term life insurance
- Three weeks vacation per year, plus five extra days during either Christmas or New Year's week (as determined by Duke ICGME policy).
Health and Wellness
Duke Graduate Medical Education and Duke Human Resources offer many opportunities for health and well-being. The Department of Pathology also offers a variety of events and opportunities throughout the year. Please learn more at https://gme.duke.edu/ and https://hr.duke.edu/wellness.
Culture, Engagement, and Impact
Duke Pathology has a sincere commitment to the recruitment, retention and development of faculty, staff and trainees. We recognize that creating a welcoming environment for different perspectives and backgrounds is essential to our success, because it allows space for individuals to collaborate and thrive. We encourage our department members to speak openly, honestly, and without retribution about their experiences, and to offer ideas for improvement.