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Duke University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has risen to the No. 4 spot in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Rankings. This milestone underscores the program's unwavering commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and student success.

Duke University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program has achieved an exciting milestone. According to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) rankings released this week, the program ranks No. 20 among occupational therapy programs in the U.S. This recognition reflects the program's reputation for excellence in education, innovation, and leadership.

This past Saturday, Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students had the chance to inspire and engage with the next generation of healthcare professionals at the Duke Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP) Health Professions Fair. The event was part of HPREP's ongoing initiative to introduce high school students to various careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and health professions and encourage them to pursue these fields.

"I look forward to creating a safe space for the students so that they are free to express themselves." ~ Monica Money  

Duke’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) students joined forces with Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF), a nonprofit dedicated to connecting students and farmworkers to share experiences, resources, and skills, improve conditions for farmworkers, and foster diverse coalitions working toward social change.

EyeWonder™ Tackles Parental Hesitations Around Myopia Treatments in Children.

As part of the Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program, students complete a culminating capstone project and a 14-week immersive experience during their final year. This capstone provides an opportunity to apply coursework and fieldwork to collaborate with community partners and deepen knowledge in a specific practice area. Recent graduate Jisun Kim reflects on her journey, challenges, and the valuable lessons learned throughout the process.

Swimming has been a fundamental part of my life since I was nine. It has shaped me in ways that go beyond the pool, teaching me resilience, discipline, and the importance of working toward long-term goals.

It happens to people with cancer every day; a first-line drug shrinks the tumor noticeably, but then the cancer returns, this time more aggressive and resistant to treatment than before. Now, Duke researchers are showing for the first time that blocking a key enzyme may help.

The School of Medicine Office for Faculty, along with the Office of Duke-NUS Affairs, was honored to host a delegation from Duke-NUS Office of Academic Medicine (OAM), Appointments and Development Department (ADD) March 24-26, 2025. Duke-NUS faculty and staff met with faculty affairs leaders from across the School of Medicine to learn about programs and practices and to share opportunities for partnership. Current calls for proposals for collaborative projects are below.