Duke GME Employment Requirements: https://gme.duke.edu/training-programs/applicants/employment-requirements
| Orthopaedic Fellowship | Medical License Requirement | Medical Examination Requirement | DEA Requirement | Appointment Position | Applicants with Military Funding (e.g. Salary Support) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Reconstruction (ACGME) |
North Carolina Resident Training License (RTL) |
USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are not accepted for RTL | Yes (hospital issued- provided at orientation) | Duke GME (Hospital Employee) | Eligible |
| Adult Reconstruction (Non-ACGME) | North Carolina Full License | USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are accepted for full license | Yes (must apply for personal DEA#) | Duke DHIP (Hospital Employee) | Ineligible |
| Adult Spine (Non-ACGME) |
North Carolina Full License | USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are accepted for full license | Yes (must apply for personal DEA#) | Duke DHIP (Hospital Employee) | Ineligible |
| Foot and Ankle (ACGME) |
North Carolina Resident Training License (RTL) |
USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are not accepted for RTL | Yes (hospital issued- provided at orientation) | Duke GME (Hospital Employee) | Eligible |
| Hand (ACGME) |
North Carolina Resident Training License (RTL) |
USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are not accepted for RTL | Yes (hospital issued- provided at orientation) | Duke GME (Hospital Employee) | Eligible |
| Hip Preservation (Non-ACGME) |
North Carolina Full License | USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are accepted for full license | Yes (must apply for personal DEA#) | Duke DHIP (Hospital Employee) | Ineligible |
| Pediatric Orthopaedics (ICGME) |
North Carolina Resident Training License (RTL) |
USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are not accepted for RTL | Yes (hospital issued- provided at orientation) | Duke GME (Hospital Employee) | Eligible |
| Sports Medicine (Non-ACGME) |
North Carolina Resident Training License (RTL) |
USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are not accepted for RTL | Yes (hospital issued- provided at orientation) | Duke GME (Hospital Employee) | Eligible |
| Trauma (Non-ACGME) |
North Carolina Full License | USMLE/COMLEX (all steps within 3 attempts) - NBME, FLEX, LMCC, MCCQE are accepted for full license | Yes (must apply for personal DEA#) | Duke DHIP (Hospital Employee) | Ineligible |