School of Medicine Mourns the Passing of E. Harvey Estes, Jr. MD
E. Harvey Estes, Jr., MD, a pioneering physician, educator, and leader whose contributions to Duke have left an enduring legacy, passed away on October 16, 2025, after having celebrated his 100th birthday this past May.
Viviana Martinez-Bianchi Inaugurated as President of the World Organization of Family Doctors
Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, MD, FAAFP, associate professor and director of community engagement in the Duke Department of Duke
From Sidewalks to Support Systems
Early findings from research led by Katie Holliday, PhD, assistant professor in family medicine and community health, show that fear of racism and discrimination keep some women from exercising in their communities. The study also found that Latinas were more concerned about being harassed by men while exercising in public spaces than white or Black women.
April Stouder Appointed as Program Director and Division Chief of the Duke Physician Assistant Program
Effective immediately, April Stouder, EdD, MHS, PA-C, has been named and appointed as the program director and division chief of the Duke Physician Assistant Program. Stouder previously served as the associate program director and transitioned into the interim director role with the retirement of Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C.
Celebrating 60 Years of the Physician Assistant Profession and the Duke PA Program
In 1965, Eugene Stead, MD, then chair of the Duke University Department of Medicine, launched what he called “the biggest innovation in medicine in my lifetime”: the physician assistant (PA) profession. With the founding of the Duke University PA Program, he sparked a movement that would change health care delivery across the country.
Jacqueline Barnett Retires as Director of Duke Physician Assistant Program
After a 40-year career in health care and a decade of leadership at Duke, Jacqueline S.
Said Named Co-Director of Duke Employee Occupational Health and Wellness
Kristen Said, MD, MPH, has been named co-director of Duke Employee Occupational Health and Wellness (EOHW), which addresses the health of
Family Medicine Residency Honors Graduates and Award Winners
In June 2025, the Duke Family Medicine Residency Program recognized its eight 2025 graduates.
Duke Physician Assistant Program Celebrates Class of 2026 at White Coat Ceremony
The Duke Physician Assistant Program held its annual White Coat Ceremony on June 27. During the ceremony, 89 students from the class of 2026 received white coats, marking their transition from classroom learning to clinical training.
Beverage Guidelines Help Parents Steer Kids Toward Healthier Drinks
Drawing on 10 years of evidence, this project led by Mary Story, PhD, RD, Director of the Healthy Eating Research National Program and a professor in family medicine and community health, is helping parents rethink what’s in their kids’ cups.