
Joi Spaulding, MD, MS, earned her MD 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 and 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 junior Attending/Faculty at the Institute for Family Health, Harlem Family Medicine Residency 2023-2024 and a 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 and what types of learners will you be working with?
I will be working with residents, medical students, and 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, management of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), early pregnancy loss, and 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 long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) assess in primary care setting.