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Student Leaders in Interprofessional Education

The Duke Health Center for Interprofessional Education and Care (IPEC) has a Student Advisory Committee (SAC) that meets regularly to gather perspectives, interests, and ideas of health professions students.

Duke Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

“Our Roots, Our Future,” is the theme for campus-wide celebrations and observances during Latinx Heritage Month at Duke University, which ends October 15.

LEADER 2025: Applications are open!

LEADER helps early career investigators build a leadership and management toolkit that empowers them to effectively build and inspire their team. Participants grow their interpersonal, communication, conflict, negotiation, and mentoring skills, while mapping a path to achieve individual career development goals. Duration: 5-months, cohort-based

Duke Clinical Leadership Program (DCLP) - Applications are open!

The Duke Clinical Leadership Program (DCLP) provides participants insights into health system operations and strategy, opportunities for networking and skill development, and application of concepts through project work, all of which expand leadership capacity within Duke Health.

Dissertation Defense: Susan Liu

Title: Development of Computational Methods for the Analysis of CRISPR Experiments  Date: Wednesday, September 11  Time: 3:00-5:00pm  Location: Nanaline, room 147  Zoom: https://zoom.us | Meeting ID: 245 405 4826| Passcode: defense

LE WELL: Basics of Massage, 9/4/2024

When second-year MD program student Lindsay Riley learned that MD program administrative coordinator Kamara Carpenter not only runs a tight ship with respect to compliance, clinical education and community-building but also is a certified massage therapist with over 20 years of experience, she had an idea. Noting that she had tried in her previous institution to create a massage interest group to receive instruction from local massage therapists, Riley approached Le Well’s Dr.

Stacy Waters Appointed Vice President of Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Stacy Waters, MBA, as the new vice president of Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA), effective November 4, 2024. With over twenty years of proven success in building and strengthening teams, executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, securing transformational gifts, designing grateful patient programs, and enhancing the alumni and volunteer experience, Stacy is an exceptional addition to our leadership team.

Student Perspectives: Tips on Self-Care for OTD Students

“Treat yourself as your first client.” It’s excellent advice that we’ve received as Duke OTD students. Starting graduate school is a huge occupational transition in one’s life, and with that comes the responsibility of caring for yourself and staying attuned to your ever-changing needs. These needs can appear in aspects of your physical, social, or mental health, and all are essential to prioritize so you can show up as your best self.