<p>I know alot about Duke because I have a sibling who is a graduate and works for one of the biotech companies in the area and many of the physicians on the advisory staff are Duke graduates. Duke is extremely respected in the medical field, and since you are interested in medicine, they have one of the best medical schools and medical centers in the country. There are alot of research opportunities in the area, especially with Research Triangle Park nearby where all the biotech/pharmaceutical/medical companies are located. I also have a close relative who graduated from Notre Dame and respect Notre Dame as well. But if you are interested in pre-med and becoming an Orthodontist, I think Duke is well-suited for you because you also love sports and have the work-hard, play-hard mentality. It seems like a really good fit!
Good luck!
P.S.- The atmosphere and sports teams at Duke are awesome!</p>