After a thorough national search, I am pleased to announce that Aditee Narayan, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the new Vice Dean for Medical and Health Professions Education at Duke University School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2025.
Dr. Narayan brings nearly 20 years of exemplary experience in medical education, both at Duke and on a national level. Her visionary leadership and innovative approaches have significantly advanced our health professions educational programs. As the associate dean for curricular affairs, she led our recent LCME accreditation review and transformation of our Doctor of Medicine curriculum into the Patient FIRST curriculum, which integrates biomedical sciences with clinical training and addresses social and structural drivers of health. This curriculum has set a new standard for medical education, preparing our students to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities.
In her new role, Dr. Narayan will oversee a comprehensive portfolio for the education of health professions students, including career enhancement programs and various master's degree programs. She will also direct all activities within medical education, from admissions to educational experiences. It is vital that this position promotes all of the health education programs at our school, ensuring they continue to meet the highest standards of quality. Dr. Narayan will lead these programs and their impact on healthcare by fostering innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to equity, which are essential to upholding our excellence.
Dr. Narayan's passion for interdisciplinary, patient-centered health care education, her expertise in change management, her commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and her pioneering use of artificial intelligence in education will be invaluable as we continue to be trailblazers of medical education. Her collaborative approach to her work will foster deeper partnerships across Duke's health education programs and beyond.
I would also like to thank Edward G. Buckley, MD, for his tenure as vice dean for education over the past 18 years. As vice dean, Dr. Buckley has been at the forefront of medical education, and we’re grateful he’ll continue to serve Duke in his numerous other leadership roles.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Narayan to her new role. We are confident that her leadership will further elevate Duke University School of Medicine's reputation for excellence in medical education and prepare our students to be health care leaders of the future.
Sincerely,
Mary E. Klotman, MD
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs,
Duke University;
Dean, Duke University School of Medicine;
Chief Academic Officer, Duke Health