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As a provider who primarily cares for patients living with dementia at the Duke Geriatrics Evaluation and Treatment Clinic, Liza Genao, MD, understands how important it is for patients to feel understood and seen. That understanding is what motivates her to teach medical Spanish to future doctors through a course called Advanced Clinically Centered Education in Spanish (ACCES).

As a provider who primarily cares for patients living with dementia at the Duke Geriatrics Evaluation and Treatment Clinic, Liza Genao, MD, understands how important it is for patients to feel understood and seen. That understanding motivates her to teach medical Spanish to future doctors.

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David Beratan, PhD, who teaches in the computational biology and bioinformatics program, is one of four Duke chemists exploring promising new directions in renewable energy research.

We’re excited to welcome Nicholas LeBlond, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT, OCS, FAAOMPT, to the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy program! A proud Duke DPT alumnus, Nick brings a deep passion for sports physical therapy, mentorship, and the Duke community. Let’s hear from him directly:

On Friday, August 8, Dr. Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C officially closed an extraordinary chapter in her book and retired from the Duke Physician Assistant Program. Barnett has been at Duke for 10 years, serving in various leadership roles along the way. She was hired as the Associate Program Director in 2015 and following a national search, she was appointed Program Director in 2018.  In 2021, she was promoted to full professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, and in 2022 she was named Division Chief. Dr.

The Duke Physician Assistant Program held its 58th graduation on August 9, celebrating the class of 2025. A total of 88 students graduated from the program. Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, who recently retired as division chief and program director, welcomed students and attendees to the ceremony.

Our mission is to provide centralized services to support SOM students and others involved in the healthcare learning environment.  Check out our website.

The AAMC is now accepting applications for its mid-career faculty leadership development seminar. External programs such as this complement our internal Duke offerings, and programs from the AAMC have received great reviews from prior participants. 

After more than a decade of service, Edward Buckley, MD, BSE, will be stepping down as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, effective June 30, 2026.