Mission Driven: Education, Research, Patient Care, and Community Partnership
A Vision for Surgical Excellence: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Allen
Dean Mary Klotman, MD, meets with Dr. Peter J. Allen, the recently appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery, to discuss leadership philosophy and vision for the future of surgical innovation at Duke. With Duke Surgery already recognized as a global leader in clinical care, education, and research, Dr. Allen shares his plans to build on this legacy – expanding innovation in key areas, strengthening mentorship and training programs, and driving interdisciplinary collaboration across the health system.
Patient-Centered Health Education: A Conversation with Dr. Aditee Narayan
Dr. Narayan shares her vision for transforming health care through patient-centered, interdisciplinary health care professions education. She highlights how teamwork, foundational medical knowledge, and new technologies such as AI must all serve one purpose: preparing our students to deliver compassionate, effective care. From curriculum design to clinical innovation, Dr. Narayan reminds us that educating the next generation is not just a responsibility — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of health.
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.
