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Student evaluation of courses and instructor effectiveness is one component of an overall curriculum assessment process. The evaluations aim to: • Provide students an opportunity to share feedback on courses, instructors, and course directors; • Provide course directors with feedback regarding student perceptions of courses and teaching; • Provide programs, DGSes, and department chairs with data to consider for course and curricular quality improvement efforts;

Belinda Hernandez University Program in Genetics and Genomics Catherine Bowes Rickman, Ph.D. 1/10/24 The Role of Exosomes in Polarized Retinal Pigmented Epithelium 

Tessa Kight, Assistant to the Program Director and Division Chief of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Q: What excites you about this role at Duke?   A: I am excited to be working with students and professors! I went to graduate school at Duke and love the academic environment.  

The Outstanding PT Student Award will be presented to DPT third-year Miles Moore at the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy’s (AOPT) Awards Ceremony during the Combined Sections Meeting in Boston, Mass on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at 6:30 PM.  This award is given to a student physical therapist and student physical therapist assistant (first professional degree) with exceptional scholastic ability and potential for contribution to orthopaedic physical therapy.

The Office for Faculty is now accepting nominations and applications for the following 2024 faculty awards:

In this role, Shah will serve in an expanded capacity from her previous role as associate dean of genomics

Jamie L. Greco, PT, DPT, EdD, Co-Director of Clinical Education: Coordinator of Faculty Development Residency; Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Core Faculty, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Academic Rigor Task Force within the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). Her unique skills and background will complement the strengths of the organization's existing structure and enhance the overall effectiveness of ACAPT.  Congratulations!

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Congratulations! The January Club of the Month designated by Duke Campus Groups is Medicine in Motion @ Duke! This group strives to create a community around healthy movement and group exercise to prevent health professional trainee burnout amongst professional MD, PA, DPT, OTD, and nursing students at Duke.

On Jan. 6, DPT faculty, staff, and current students welcomed 65 admitted students and their guests to an Open House event at the Interprofessional Education Building. Jennifer Pennington, MA, Assistant Director of Admissions, shared, "The event went well and made the admitted students feel at home and ready to make the Duke DPT commitment!"  View photos from the event.