Joi Spaulding, M.D., MS, earned her M.D. from Wake Forest University in 2020 and her Master of Science at Wake Forest University in 2016. She completed a family medicine residency at Duke and completed a Reproductive Health Clinic and Advocacy Fellowship at the Institute for Family Health in New York City/Reproductive Health Access Project.
Why did you choose to join the faculty in the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health?
I trained at Duke for residency and enjoyed my time learning and growing as a provider at Duke Family Medicine and Community Health, so in a lot of ways returning to the department is like coming back home. Furthermore, I joined for the department's strong sense of community, its commitment to patient-centered care, and the collaborative work environment that supports both personal and professional growth in family medicine.
Where were you working previous to Duke? What was your role there?
I was a Jr Attending/Faculty at Institute for Family Health, Harlem Family Medicine Residency 2023-2024 and Reproductive Health Fellow
What is your approach to mentorship/teaching?
I focus on active listening, understanding individual needs, and providing tailored guidance to foster growth and confidence in learners.
What will you be teaching/what types of learners will you be working with?
I will be working with residents and medical students/PA students. I am part of the core residency faculty and my areas of teaching include general family medicine practice with a specific focus on reproductive health.
Are you Clinical or Non-Clinical Faculty?
Clinical
What is your clinical focus and what types of patients will you be taking care of at Duke?
I take care of patients of all ages for all primary care needs. I also have specialized training in reproductive health care including pre-natal care, LARC management, early pregnancy loss, menopause management.
At what clinic/locations will you be working?
Duke Family Medicine Center
What are your research interests?
Health disparities in contraception access, increasing LARC assess in primary care setting