Our Mission and Vision
Mission
To improve health and advance medical knowledge through innovative research, exceptional education, and compassionate patient care.
Vision
To be a global leader in transforming medicine and health through scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and a commitment to equity and inclusion
Why Your Gift Matters
Your generosity fuels our mission to advance health and well-being through cutting-edge research, exceptional teaching, and compassionate patient care. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in sustaining and enhancing our work.
Ways to Give
You can direct your gift to an area that resonates most with you. Whether it’s honoring a loved one, supporting groundbreaking research, or funding our educational mission to grow future healthcare leaders, your gift makes a significant impact.
Gift Planning
Consider including the Duke Department of Medicine in your long-term financial plans. Planned gifts can provide significant tax benefits and ensure your legacy supports future generations. Options include:
- Bequests: Include Duke in your will or trust.
- Charitable Gift Annuities: Receive fixed payments for life in exchange for your gift.
- Retirement Plan Assets: Name Duke as a beneficiary of your retirement account.
- Life Insurance: Designate Duke as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy.
- Real Estate: Donate property to support our mission.
Make A Gift Online
Select a program or division to support:
Department of Medicine
- Greatest Needs
- Research
- Education
- Clinical Excellence
The Duke Department of Medicine comprises 13 divisions, each focusing on different specialties within internal medicine. Each division is dedicated to advancing research, providing exceptional patient care, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition
- Gastroenterology
- General Internal Medicine
- Geriatrics and Palliative Care
- Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy
- Hematology
- Hospital Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Oncology
- Nephrology
- Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
- Rheumatology
Gifts can be made below. Search for “Department of Medicine.”
Contact
If you have a more specific interest or would like more information on how to support the Department of Medicine, please reach out Jillian. She will help connect you with the right development professional.
Jillian Ream
Executive Director of Development
Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs
Phone: 919-724-9868
Email: jillian.ream@duke.edu
Mailing Address
Alumni & Development Records
Attn: Jillian Ream
Duke University Box 90581
Durham, NC 27708
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Duke Health is a not-for-profit organization. The tax identification number is 56-0532129.
Please make checks payable to “Duke University.”
Absolutely. Provide the name and contact information, and we will notify the honored person or their family.
We are grateful for the many patients, families, and friends who choose to make generous gifts of all sizes in memory of a loved one. Please email katelin.tate@duke.edu for specific details on language to use.