New Rankings Place Duke Scholars on Top of the World
Nobel laureate Robert Lefkowitz M.D., the chancellor’s distinguished professor of medicine, is ranked second in the nation and third in the world for Biology and Biochemistry.
Stroke Survivors’ Resilience Captured by Duke Clinician’s Documentary
Speech-language pathologist researches an underdiagnosed communication disorder brought on by strokes.
2023 State of the School Address
Dean Mary Klotman, MD, presents her annual State of the School address. The theme "Team Medicine in Action," highlighted some of the year's most impactful accomplishments in research, patient care, education, and equity.
Dean Klotman's Friday Message & Conversation with Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD
A Conversation with Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD, the A. Eugene and Marie Washington Presidential Distinguished Professor, about his research into the underpinnings of mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia.
School’s Black Employee Resource Group Hosts Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Duke University School of Medicine’s Black Employee Resource Group, ME², held its second annual Juneteenth celebration on June 15. ME² stands for Motivate, Mentor, Educate, & Empower.
2023 Cohort of Distinguished Emeriti Faculty Honored
School of Medicine Dean Mary E. Klotman and School of Nursing Dean Vincent Guilamo-Ramos honored the 2023 cohort of Distinguished Emeriti Faculty emeriti.
First Presidential Distinguished Chair Named in Honor of Chancellor Washington, Awarded to Dzirasa
Presidential Distinguished Chairs are a new class of endowed professorships, created to maximize the university’s ability to recruit and retain exceptional faculty in a wide range of disciplines, including those aligned with the Duke Science and Technology (DST) initiative.
The Changing Landscape of Medical School Admissions
If you want typical medical students, a typical admissions process might do. But Duke University School of Medicine is not looking for typical medical students. That’s why the admissions process is tailor-made to go beyond transcripts and test scores to identify students who will not only thrive at Duke but will also have a significant impact throughout their careers.
New Heart Transplant Method May Grow Donor Pool 30%
A relatively new method of heart transplantation, which allows for the use of hearts donated after circulatory death (DCD), could expand the pool of available donor hearts by a projected 30%.
Leadership Program Spurs Transformation in Lupus Care
Launched as a Duke Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Institute (APPLI) project, the lupus care model involves a patient care team that addresses patients’ medical and psychological needs to help improve their health.