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A new publication co-authored by Duke Orthopaedic Surgery faculty members Steven Z. George, PT, PhD, and Maggie E. Horn, PT, DPT, PhD, and colleagues sheds light on how patients with common shoulder disorders use healthcare services within the U.S. Military Health System. The study, titled “Healthcare Use Patterns for High Volume Musculoskeletal Shoulder Disorders: A Longitudinal Cohort from the U.S.

Mary Beth Gallagher, PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine, was recently featured on AJOT Authors & Issues to discuss her co-authored article, “Threat or Opportunity? Social Prescribing and Implications for Occupational Therapy,” published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT), Volume 79, Issue 6.

Rural communities across the United States face ongoing barriers to timely and accurate diagnosis — from limited specialty services and long travel distances to gaps in broadband and workforce capacity. Duke’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program, in partnership with faculty members in Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, and Population Health Sciences, is helping change this situation. Associate Professor Emily M.

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Effective mentoring of trainees and early career faculty is a professional responsibility, and the Office for Faculty is pleased to offer a mentor training program to help equip both novice and experienced mentors with tools and resources to improve mentor-mentee experiences Entering Mentoring: Research Mentor Training

The AAMC has two upcoming development opportunities that may be of interest to School of Medicine faculty and staff. These offerings complement internal programs and are led by expert facilitators who understand the academic medicine environment. Programs from the AAMC have received strong feedback from past participants.

The Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Division proudly announces the appointment of Tiffany N. Adams, PT, PhD, DPT, MBA, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Core Faculty, as director of Leadership and Organizational Culture.

September 12 was National Day of Encouragement. Le Well partnered with DPT Student Affairs Office to offer rock painting, coloring and learning about Kawa.