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.
More Than 100 Duke PA Program Faculty, Students, and Alumni Head to Nashville for 2023 AAPA Conference
More than 100 Duke Physician Assistant (PA) Program faculty, students, and alumni attended the 2023 American Academy of Physician Associates' (AAPA) conference in Nashville, Tenn.
Two Duke Medical Students Selected for Schweitzer Fellowship
Second-year Duke medical students Nicola Young and Siera Lunn, have been selected for The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship.
Study Documents the Mental, Physical, and Financial Challenges of the Pandemic for Women in the South
During the pandemic, women aged 20-40 years old in the Southern United States experienced an increase in mental health challenges, tighter budgets, and a decrease in exercise, according to a recent study.
Duke Awards Chair of the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health Distinguished Professorship
Duke University has awarded the Distinguished Professorship to Anthony Viera, MD, MPH, chair of the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health.
Duke's Physician Assistant Program Named No.1 Program in the Nation
The Physician Assistant Program in Duke’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is the top graduate medical training program of its kind in the country, according to rankings released by US News & World Report.
Construction Workers at Increased Risk for Life-Threatening Lung Disease, Study Finds
Construction trade workers are at significantly increased risk of developing occupational lung disease that involves a restrictive spirometry pattern (RSP) due to exposure from hazardous materials, according to a recently published study in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.