Mission Driven: Education, Research, Patient Care, and Community Partnership
Next Generation Providers: A Conversation with Duke HPE Students Daren Solis and Alvin So
Duke School of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman, MD, speaks with Daren Solis and Alvin So, two remarkable students enrolled in Duke's health professions programs. Daren shares the unique circumstances that drew her to “the human-centered nature” of the physician assistant profession and discusses what sets Duke’s nation’s-leading PA program apart. For Alvin, a former professional fencer, the care he received during his recovery after a serious injury not only helped him return to his sport but also led him to Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Journey of Duke Medical Student Albert Howell
Living in New Orleans, Albert Howell saw first-hand how essential access to quality health care was to people’s ability to work, raise their families, and live fulfilling lives. That experience drove his determination to pursue a career in medicine. Howell, now an MD student at Duke, talks about his journey and how scholarship support changed his life.
Duke Health Integration: A Conversation with DHIP President Matt Barber, MD
Dean Klotman and Matthew Barber, MD, president of the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) and vice dean for clinical affairs in the School of Medicine reflect on the two-year anniversary of DHIP, highlighting its role in unifying Duke Health’s clinical, academic, and community missions. Dr. Barber describes how this integration of missions breaks down silos, brings the shared vision of “One Duke” to life as a model that delivers better, more accessible care, and strategically aligns our research and clinical operations.
