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Researchers looking to stretch their sequencing budgets without compromising quality are invited to attend “Maximizing the Impact of Genomic Experiments with Limited Resources,” a free Genome Academy workshop led by Devi Swain-Lenz, PhD. The session will take place Tuesday, April 7, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Trent Semans, room 4067.

Congratulations to the following individuals who have been elected to serve as class officers for the DPT Class of 2028: Vice President: Rob Farris Treasurer: Gia Ebel Secretary: Faith Lawrence GPSG Senator: Genna Bickford We thank all the candidates for a well-run election and for your willingness to step forward in service to your class!

Two Duke University School of Medicine students are among the 31 graduate students recently named 2026-27 North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows.    Students selected to this year’s class by the North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellowship will spend the next year learning to effectively address the social factors that impact health as they develop lifelong leadership skills.   

Duke OTD students were among the presenters at the 2026 Orthopaedic Surgery Research Day & Symposium, held March 10 at the Interprofessional Education Building. The Poster Competition is a core component of the event, offering a forum for students and trainees to present research spanning clinical, translational, and educational domains.

What is it really like to be a Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student? First‑year DPT student Alex Park offers an authentic answer in a newly released Day in the Life video that takes viewers behind the scenes of the program. Created in collaboration with Kelly Reynolds, PT, DPT, NCS, PhD, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, the video follows Park through a typical day in the Duke DPT curriculum—highlighting hands‑on experiences that help shape students into patient‑centered clinicians. 

Held on May 17, 2025, the student‑led Duke DPT 5K event raised $4,183 in support of physical therapy research through the Foundation of Physical Therapy Research (FPTR) as part of the VCU‑Marquette Challenge. Co‑organized by Reghan Flores, alongside student leaders Emily Ryan and Mason Kosik, the Duke DPT 5K was made possible through strong faculty mentorship, past philanthropy leaders, generous sponsors, and the support of the Duke DPT family and local community.

Colin S. Duckett, PhD, executive vice dean for basic and preclinical science, will leave Duke University to become the next provost and chief academic officer of Boston University, effective July 1. Dr. Duckett’s last day at Duke will be June 30, 2026.

Artificial Intelligence platforms can plan trips, budget finances, provide directions on how to repair broken appliances and devices, and so much more. But how much can health care providers actually trust the information it generates in a clinical setting?     Nicholas Hudak, PhD, PA-C, professor in family medicine and community health, is helping physician assistant (PA) students answer that question through a 4-hour seminar.   

While I always knew I wanted to go into medicine, I never fully believed I was capable of doing so. As many of you who are reading this are aware, every step of the process of becoming a medical professional tests you in new ways, constantly reminding you of how much there is of both you and the world that you’re unaware of. Although I knew on paper I was a good candidate for PA school, the idea of absorbing all the information provided during the didactic year into my brain or embodying the dream version of myself a

What first inspired you to pursue a career as a physician assistant? In college I was always in sports and medicine. I decided to do athletic training in college and realized I wanted to touch a lot more people than just athletes. I looked around and came across the PA profession, and after shadowing I thought it was great. It allowed me to be independent and a part of the team. I could connect on a different level. I saw both the athlete and clinical side.