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In August, the Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate program welcomed 45 new students who entered the three-year program. Members of the Class of 2026  bring a wide range of lived experiences contributing to a rich learning environment. They hail from states across the nation and represent a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Here are just a few: 

  Dr. MaryBeth Gallagher is an assistant professor in Orthopaedic Surgery and an occupational therapist and occupational scientist with over 25 years of teaching experience. She joined the OTD program after working at UNC Hospitals where she was a clinical specialist in mental health and a mentor on the AOTA Fellowship in Mental Health.

Mary Klotman, MD, talks with faculty member Leonor Corsino, MD, MHS, about improving health access and care in underrepresented populations.

In a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers performed metabolomic profiling on three different cohorts of patient samples to see which metabolites might predict long-term major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among patients with diabetes.

CTSI has launched the Center for Precision Health (CPH), a collaboration led by Svati Shah that will harness the power of genomic, biomarker, and health data to transform patient care and population health.

Physician Assistant (PA) Micaela Marker was looking for somewhere to donate her time when she saw an article in the Denver Post about a nonprofit organization called Global Care Force that was looking for volunteers for medical trips to Ukraine.

Division Chief Todd Cade, PT, PhD, and Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, have been awarded top honors from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). 

Jamie L. Greco, PT, DPT, EdD, is an assistant professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, co-director of Clinical Education, and coordinator of the Faculty Development Residency program. What excites you about your role at Duke? I love everything about being a part of Duke DPT.  

The Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate Division team is hosting several events to provide prospective students with opportunities to learn more about the program and the admissions process.   INFO SESSIONS Duke OTD hosts virtual Information Sessions for prospective students monthly from August to November.

Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.