The following institutional resources help support a culture of professionalism within the School of Medicine. This is not a complete list, but is designed to guide you toward people and documents who can help manage any incidents of unprofessional behavior.
You can report a concern anytime via Duke’s Integrity in Action and Speak Up Program. Contact 800-826-8109 to discuss your question or report your concern. The toll-free number is administered by a third party, Compliance Line and is a confidential and anonymous, if you choose, service provided 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. You may also use the online form Speak Up Reporting to report your concern anonymously.
Office for Institutional Equity (OIE)
Concerns about harassment, compliance in the areas of equal opportunity or affirmative action should be directed to OIE.
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds is a confidential, impartial resource for students, staff, and faculty. Whether you’re having academic challenges, interpersonal conflicts, or workplace concerns, the Office of the Ombuds is here to help you navigate your Duke experience with confidence. All services are voluntary and free. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit ombuds.duke.edu | ombuds@duke.edu | (919) 864-0772
Personal Assistance Service (PAS)
This is a resources for faculty, staff and their immediate family members to receive free and confidential short term counseling. The staff at PAS can help with personal or work related issues. (919) 416-1PAS
Employee Occupational Health & Wellness (EOHW)
(919) 684-3136 (option #2)
DUHS Professional Accountability Program (PACT)
Scope: Designed to promote the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical behavior and support the delivery of high quality patient-centered care through improved communication and teamwork.
William J. Richardson, MD, Co-Director
william.richardson@duke.edu
(919) 684-5711
Greg Sawin, MD, MPH, Co-Director
gregory.sawin@duke.edu
Cynthia Gordon, RN, Administrative Director
cynthia.gordon@duke.edu
(919) 681-3906
DUHS Compliance Office
Scope: Joint Commission, Patient Privacy
compliance@dm.duke.edu
919-668-2573
Duke Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance Office (OARC)
oarc@duke.edu
919-613-7630
Scientific Misconduct
donna.kessler@duke.edu
919-668-5115
Conflict of Interest
dukecoi@dm.duke.edu
919-684-3121
School of Medicine Senior Leadership
Select Duke Policies
- Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct
- Policy on the Appropriate Treatment of Learners
See the Duke University Faculty Handbook for:
- Policies related to research – Chapter 5
- Conflict of Interest – Appendix O
- Guideline for Authorship and Authorship Dispute Resolution – Appendix P
- Consensual Relationships – Appendix Z
Select Policies on Faculty Professionalism in Education