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Q: Name of the Organization Host:  A: Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology  Q: Project Mentors:   A: Sarahn M. Wheeler, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Cambey Mikush, OTD, Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery

African Americans are five times more likely to develop chronic kidney disease (CKD) than European Americans, but a genetic variant may provide protection.

The IPEC Center is planning for the Foundations for Learning in Interprofessional Practice (FLIP!) Workshop, Part 2 - Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.  The workshop brings 500+ first-year students from the ABSN, MBS, MD, OTD, PT, and PA Programs back to the IPE and Pearson buildings for an afternoon workshop – continuing to build upon and practice the skills of working successfully in interprofessional teams.     

One evening after Dean’s dinner, second-year students in the MD program, Dorothy Gheorghiu and Dave Salven, were walking across the Anderson Street bridge when they recognized a person in distress and three other people standing near him. Quickly assessing the situation as dangerous and recognizing the need for action – and human connection – they acted.

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;

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.  

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 

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