Accepting applications: 2024-2025 (VSAS opens mid-to-late February)
Application deadline: See below.
Available positions: Eight (per 4-week block)
Department Chair: Benjamin A. Alman, MD
Residency Program Director: Robert D. Fitch, MD
Medical Student Sub-Internship Course Instructor: Kendall E. Bradley, MD
The orthopaedic surgery sub-internship rotation is open primarily to medical students who plan to apply for a position in the Duke Orthopaedic Surgery residency training program.
Students who wish to complete a sub-internship but do not plan to apply to our residency training program should select dates during the Spring Term (if space is available).
The Duke University School of Medicine application requirements must be met in order to officially rotate at Duke. If requirements are met, the Duke SOM will contact Orthopaedic Surgery for approval – if approved by both parties, the Duke SOM will notify students through VSAS.
- Deadline #1: March 12, 2024: Submitted applications will be reviewed for the Summer and Fall terms and offers will be sent out in April. Applicants will have 1 week to accept or decline. Applicants will need to meet all requirements by Duke SOM and official VSLO acceptance will be given once these are met and closer to start date. A waitlist will be kept.
- Deadline #2: April 9, 2024: Applications submitted by this date will be considered for Fall term.
- 60 days prior to rotations: We will consider applications submitted up until 60 days before an application.
2024-2025 Sub-Internship Rotation Dates
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Summer 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
| 41/ April 29 - May 24 (Duke Students only) |
*41/ August 19 - September 13 |
**41/ January 6 - January 31 |
| 42/ May 28 - June 21 (Duke Students only) |
*42/ September 16 - October 11 |
**42/ February 3 - February 28 |
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*43/ June 24 - July 19 |
*43/ October 14 - November 8 |
**44/ March 31 - April 25 |
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*44/ July 22 - August 16 |
*44/ November 11 - December 6 |
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*We are aware that some medical school calendars do not coincide with the Duke University School of Medicine elective calendar. It is recommended that you coordinate with your home school for approval to visit our program during the predetermined Duke dates. We are confident that your home school will make an effort to accommodate your request if given reasonable advanced notice. Due to the high volume of student applicants, it is not possible to accept students outside of the predetermined Duke dates during Summer Terms 43/44 and Fall 41/42/43/44.
**Students who wish to complete a sub-internship but do not plan to apply to our residency training program should select dates during the Spring Term (if space is available).
What you'll need
Permission Number: Contact Wendy Thompson (wendy.thompson@duke.edu or 919-684-3170) with your preferred rotation dates requesting an enrollment permission number. Once student successfully enrolls with permission number, they are automatically accepted.
Application/ Interview Process
Students planning to take the sub-internship; as well as, applying for a position in the Duke Orthopaedic Surgery residency training program in the Fall will automatically receive interviews to occur primarily during their 4-week rotation period.
Students will need to complete the orthopaedic application and provide supporting documentation; i.e. curriculum vitae, personal statement, and medical school transcript via email to wendy.thompson@duke.edu. This information is shared with the Faculty that will be interviewing.
What you'll need
Before applying, determine if you're eligibility (i.e. affiliation agreement between schools, participation requirements, and more) by visiting the Duke University School of Medicine, Office of the Registrar web site for Visiting Students. Contact Scott Campbell at scott.campbell@duke.edu or 919-684-8042 for questions.
Application Process
- Completed VSAS application
- Completed orthopaedic application and upload to VSAS
- Curriculum vitae: Upload to VSAS
- Personal statement: Upload to VSAS
- Statement should include a brief description of students background, educational experience, honors, extracurricular activities, research activities and interests, plans for residency training, and future goals.
- Letter of reference: Upload to VSAS
- Letter should come from an orthopaedic surgeon (not required) with whom you’ve worked in a clinical setting (preferred) or a research project.
- Transcript: Upload to VSAS
- USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 (or COMLEX Step 1): Upload to VSAS
Preferred Dates
Students should specify all dates that they are available. It is not possible to offer every student their top/only preference.
Notification
Orthopaedic Surgery provides a full educational experience with approximately 9 students per 4-week block – training approximately 40-44 medical students annually.
Scott Campbell, Visiting Student Coordinator, will notify students regarding the status of their application after the application deadline.
- The Duke University School of Medicine application requirements must be met in order to officially rotate at Duke.
- The Duke University School of Medicine stipulates that Duke medical students must have the opportunity to enroll before notifying visiting medical students confirming their acceptance.
Scott Campbell, Visiting Student Coordinator
Duke University School of Medicine, Office of the Registrar
Office (919) 684-8042
scott.campbell@dm.duke.edu
Contact Scott Campbell to inquire about application requirements (i.e. VSAS open date, VSAS application requirements check list, professional liability) and participation requirements (i.e. background check, immunizations).
Wendy Thompson, C-TAGME, GME Program Coordinator
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Office (919) 684-3170
wendy.thompson@duke.edu
Contact Wendy Thompson to inquire about orthopaedic one-page application, rotation schedules, and core curriculum.
When is the earliest Duke students are able to do a sub-internship at Duke?
Duke students (4th year) could potentially take the first section that is offered during the Summer Term (early May). Duke students get first choice of dates before filling remaining spots with visiting students.
When is the earliest Visiting students are notified of their acceptance?
Visiting students can expect to receive notification mid-to-late April (couple weeks after deadline).