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On June 5, 2026, 102 students from the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2027 gathered at Duke Chapel for their White Coat Ceremony — a milestone that marks the transition from classroom learning to hands-on clinical training.

Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of the Duke Clinical Leadership Program! This 6-month longitudinal leadership program empowers new or emerging faculty leaders within Duke Health with increased awareness of health system operations and strategy, and practical leadership and management skill development. The program is a partnership between the School of Medicine and DUHS, led by Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Cary Ward, MD.

Kenneth Ferrell, PA, the last surviving member of the Duke University Physician Assistant Program's inaugural class, passed away earlier this year, leaving behind a remarkable legacy.  

The clinical year can be tumultuous. I recall joyfully starting my first rotation, but by rotation six, burn out was undeniable. It had only been a couple of months into my training, and I had succumbed to a mindset of monotony, moving from one end-of-rotation exam to the next. By rotation seven, my global health elective in Tanzania, I had no expectations.  

Medical student Daniel Yang is building community through movement as president of Medicine in Motion. Through events that bring together students across Duke’s health professions programs, he is creating space for connection, wellness, and shared purpose.

After nearly four decades, Barton Haynes, MD, has decided to step down as director of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute.