Mission Driven: Education, Research, Patient Care, and Community Partnership
Dr. Shelley Hwang - Surgical Oncologist, Mountain Climber
Shelley Hwang, MD, a surgical oncologist at Duke Cancer Institute, recently unveiled groundbreaking results from the COMET study, which suggests a transformative approach for treating early stage breast cancer (DCIS) through watchful waiting and monitoring as a alternative to surgery.
A History of Excellence and a Future of Promise
Since its founding, the Duke University School of Medicine has been mission-driven in its focus to transform education, research, patient care, and community partnership. Today –100 years after Duke University's creation – the School of Medicine stands as one of the world’s preeminent medical schools, pioneering new treatments for once-fatal diseases, innovating its medical curriculum to meet the needs of an ever-changing world, and remaining deeply committed to serving the community through partnerships with local organizations and global initiatives.
Advancing Health Policy: A Conversation with Dr. Mark McClellan
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Duke University School of Medicine Mary Klotman, MD, talks with Dr. Mark McClellan, director of the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. They discuss the institute's mission to improve health care accessibility, affordability, and equity through evidence-based solutions, and explore its collaborative efforts with various organizations to advance health policy initiatives.
