"Dr Thrall is probably the best PD in the country - really goes out of her way to give residents the best experience; top psych department in a top medical school; excellent research productivity; hottest chair of psychiatry in the country; family studies program; central regional hospital is nicest state hospital ive seen; globa health residency track; the VA" | More from this Member | Report Response

"Residents were happy and friendly and pleased with their decision to attend Duke for residency. They admitted that the first two years were tough but that they knew they were getting top notch training in return. Tons of research and extracurricular opportunities within the department." | More from this Member | Report Response

"-The PD, Dr. Thrall is probably the nicest, most down-to-earth, and devoted PD there is <br> -Didactics are very well thought out, in small groups, case-based, and very engaging <br> -Excellent resident camaraderie- they meet up for dinner once a week <br> -Environment and faculty seem very supportive <br> -The program offers a lot of flexibility- if you have an idea, they will help you make it happen <br> -Research is really top-notch here, but they don't hit you over the head with it if that's not your thing <br> -You will see a good variety of patients between Duke University Hospital, the Durham VA, and the Central Regional Hospital (state hospital) <br> -Very focused on teaching psychotherapy, sometimes with formal observations where residents are evaluated, and sometimes through one-way mirrors <br> -Residents say they feel like their primary role is as a "learner," not a "worker" and are overall very enthusiastic about their experience <br> -Especially nice for people who like camping, hiking, rowing, and other outdoor activities; there are lots of trails around and the beach is nearby, too<br> " | More from this Member | Report Response

"Excellent program director. Protected didactics. Extremely bright and nice residents who all seem to get along. Great research opportunities. A lot of flexibility within the program and with your schedule. Good therapy training. Fellowship opportunities." | More from this Member | Report Response

"residents were nice but not the brightests sparks; not impressed with practice of psychiatry here; left feeling less enthused for psychiatry; location is not great;" | More from this Member | Report Response

"Psych ward was not especially nice (aesthetically pleasing). No inpatient child unit at the Duke hospital. Inpatient child training occurs at off site rotation at state hospital." | More from this Member | Report Response

"-Things actually seem to get more difficult for the residents in terms of hours as they move from first year to second year; first year they work a reasonable 65 hours/week on inpatient psych and second year it sounded like 75 (?), though they don't get into trouble with the 80 hour week rule; not to say that this is necessarily bad but most would probably prefer a more work intern year relative to PGY2 year <br> -Residents also note that learning curve is very steep- "you will learn a lot but your hand isn't going to be held," faculty are available to help of course, but I came away unclear as to whether or not some of them wished they had a bit more guidance during their intern year <br> -A lot of Duke University Hospital is aesthetically nice, but the psych ward did not appear to be <br> -Durham feels more like a suburb than a city, though Raleigh is nearby <br>" | More from this Member | Report Response

"2nd year seems to be more strenuous than 1st year. Location is also somewhat of a negative- Durham seemed a little small for my preferences, although, I am told that the Raleigh-Durham area has 1 million people living there." | More from this Member | Report Response

"breakfast, ward round, 3 interviews, tour of VA and outpatients, attended chair's rounds, tour of central regional hospital" | More from this Member | Report Response

"Very pleasant. The faculty with whom I spoke were warm, friendly and excited about Duke neuroscience and psychiatry. Some of the residents and coapplicants are not from really great medical schools. Sounds snobby but this is probably due to the location rather than anything else because Duke psychiatry is impressive and can take you far." | More from this Member | Report Response

"- 7:30 Breakfast and introduction from Dr. Thrall <br> - Observe a case-based didactic session <br> - Tour facilities and a little bit of campus <br> - Interviews either Dr. Thrall, Faculty member, or chief resident, Dr. Burgess <br> - Lunch with residents <br> - More interviews with people above <br> - Break <br> - Go over to see family therapy session behind one-way mirror <br> - Dinner, day ends about 7 pm <br>" | More from this Member | Report Response

"There is no one schedule on the interview day, as many of the other applicants and I had varying schedules. But, for an idea, first, we had an overview of the program with the program director. Next, we met up with a psychotherapy supervisor who talked with a group of applicants about psychotherapy and answered our questions. Next, we met as a group with another faculty member (Not really an interview) and then on to lunch with the residents. Following lunch, there was a tour. Then I interviewed with both the program director and the chief resident. That evening there was dinner at a local restaurant. The following morning I attended some didactics as it was their protected half day." | More from this Member | Report Response