Duke PA Alumni Provide Health Care in Ukraine
Physician Assistant (PA) Micaela Marker was looking for somewhere to donate her time when she saw an article in the Denver Post about a nonprofit organization called Global Care Force that was looking for volunteers for medical trips to Ukraine.
Congratulations to the Duke PA Program Class of 2023
On August 4th, the Duke Physician Assistant (PA) Program held a ceremony for its 56th graduating class, celebrating the class of 2023.
Wayne Thomann Reflects on 41 Years of Ensuring the Occupational Safety of Duke Employees
Wayne Thomann, DrPH, started out studying microbiology, but realized something was missing. “I liked microbiology, but I didn’t necessarily like just cranking in the lab,” he said.
Anthony Viera, MD, MPH, selected as editor-in-chief of The Journal of Family Practice
Anthony Viera, MD, MPH, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, has been named as the new editor-in-chief of The Journal of Family Practice.
A Matter of Faith: Duke Health Partners with A.M.E. Zion Pastors to Rebuild Trust in Health Care
All relationships are built on trust, and perhaps none more so than the medical kind. Trust is essential in the doctor-patient relationship, especially when patients participate in medical research.
Occupational Medicine Pioneer George Jackson Retires After 41 Years at Duke
When George Jackson, MD, was in fourth grade, he had an encounter with a reporter that set him on the path to his future career.
Cara Smith, MD, reflects on her time as the first Health Equity Policy and Primary Care Fellow
How do you prioritize equitable care for all patients in a system built to serve the majority? It’s a question Cara Smith, MD, has asked herself several times, and a new education program in Duke’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is helping find the answer.
19 fellows selected for Duke Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Institute class of 2023-2024
The Duke Advanced Practice Providers Leadership Institute (APPLI) is welcoming a new class of 19 fellows this mo
Duke APPLI program celebrates graduation of 39 fellows
At a May 21 virtual ceremony, 39 fellows graduated from Duke’s Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Institute (APPLI), which is sponsored, in part, by Duke Health Chancellor’s Office.
Leadership Program Spurs Transformation in Lupus Care
Managing the broad range of symptoms of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause extreme fatigue, skin rashes, fever, and joint pain, left Uniqua Harris, of Durham, ready to “bash lupus ‘til you couldn’t bash it anymore.” A year ago, it was hard for her to stay positive, and she said she often doubted herself.