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What are you looking for in a potential candidate?
An ideal candidate for the Duke Regional Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is self-driven, mature, well-rounded, and highly motivated. An ideal candidate for the Duke Regional Hospital PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency demonstrates a strong passion for internal medicine pharmacy, values interprofessional collaboration, and shows a clear interest in precepting and academia. -
How are residents selected?
PGY1 applicants submit materials through PhORCAS, after which the Residency Advisory Committee reviews applications, invites selected candidates for January/February interviews, and submits final rankings to the National Matching Service. PGY2 Internal Medicine candidates apply through ASHP PhORCAS or the Early Commitment process, available to PGY1 residents from Duke Regional, Duke Raleigh, and Duke University Hospital. If not filled through Early Commitment, applications are reviewed, on‑site interviews occur from late January to early March, and final rankings are submitted to the National Matching Service.
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How are resident research projects identified and selected?
We aim to match residents with research projects that align with their interests while also supporting departmental and institutional priorities. To facilitate this, incoming residents receive a list of project ideas curated and vetted by preceptors and former residents. Residents are also welcome to propose their own project concepts. During orientation, we work closely with each resident to select a project and initiate the research process. A dedicated research preceptor, along with individual project mentors, provides ongoing support throughout the year.
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What are the staffing requirements of the programs?
The staffing component of both programs requires residents to complete four shifts per month, equivalent to a 0.2 FTE. At present, residents staff every fourth weekend in addition to two 8‑hour shifts each month.
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Are there teaching and precepting opportunities available?
The PGY1 program includes a required Teaching Certificate offered through the Duke University Health System. Additional academic experiences are available through the Duke University School of Medicine’s Master of Biomedical Sciences program and Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Throughout various learning experiences, residents participate in teaching and precepting activities to strengthen their communication skills and instructional abilities. -
What have previous residents done post-residency?
Many Duke Regional Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy residents have pursued PGY2 training, while others have accepted academic positions or transitioned directly into clinical practice. Graduates of the Duke Regional Hospital PGY2 Internal Medicine program have similarly secured roles in both academia and clinical practice.
