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Dr. Nirali Dubal (second from left) with students who participated in her mindfulness “Sunset Reset” on March 11, 2026 Retired pediatrician-turned-life coach Dr.

In partnership with Duke Med Chinese, Le Well hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on February 24, 2026 complete with boba tea, lessons about daily life in China, paper-cutting, and scratch-off art.  The year 2026 is special: The year of the FIRE HORSE only comes once every 60 years and is marked by optimism and opportunity. 

A group of students and faculty gathered on February 10 to learn from Victoria Yunez Behm, a registered dietician, bioethicist and advocate with expertise in nutrition and a passion for “food as medicine.”  Recognizing that simple instructions to “cut back fat” or “increase protein” or “eat more healthfully” can be challenging for patients and health professionals alike, Yunez Behm conveyed simple messages while teaching participants to make low-cost, high-impact, nutrient-dense snacks.

Two dozen students from a variety of School of Medicine programs gathered via Zoom for an Imperfection Session on the topic of "The Imposter Syndrome."  Explained by moderator and expert on shame competence Dr.

Le Well marked Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Awareness Day with two events to raise awareness, decrease stigma, and highlight resources to promote and preserve well-being.

School of Medicine students offer music to patients hospitalized at Duke University Hospital via the Musical Rounds program

On Friday, September 12, 2025, Le Well and the DPT Student Affairs Office sponsored Day of Encouragement activities in the IPE Building.  Activities included coloring and rock painting (with a goal of starting an encouraging rock garden in the Medical Center Library.

What happens when self-concept does not fully match up to the robust image of health and wellbeing we feel obligated to portray professionally? 

"I look forward to creating a safe space for the students so that they are free to express themselves." ~ Monica Money  

Le Well was excited to kick off the Lunar New Year with a celebration replete with boba tea and dumplings along with festive decorations, music, paper-cutting and education courtesy of Joy Xiao (DKU ’23, DPT ’26), Vivian Apple (T ’26) and me