
Estimated salaries for 2023-2024:
First Year Resident | $65,975 |
Second Year Resident | $68,521 |
Third Year Resident | $71,328 |
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Psychosocial and Wellness Support
Wellness Days
Psychological, emotional, and physical well-being are critical in the development of the competent, caring, and resilient physician. Self-care is an important component of professionalism; it is also a skill that must be learned and nurtured in the context of other aspects of residency training. Duke Dermatology allows for 5 days (10 half days) of wellness time (short illness, appointments, or family emergency) per year.
Behavioral Health Support Services
- Enhanced, premium time appointment slots at Duke Personal Assistance Services.
- 24-7 behavioral health support, including urgent support for those experiencing behavioral health crises during nights and weekends.