Division News

Dr. James A. Tulsky, MD, professor of medicine and chief, Duke Palliative Care, received the Research Mentoring Award for excellence in clinical science research mentoring. Congratulations, Dr. Tulsky!

Daniella A. Zipkin, MD has been promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine! Daniella is a nationally recognized leader in medical education and curriculum development. She leads major educational initiatives at Duke, including the Evidence Based Medicine Curriculum for the Internal Medicine Residency as well as the weekly Academic Half-Day program.

Dr. Hayden Bosworth, PhD, has received a PhRMA Foundation Award. This award will help fund his research project to implement a medication adherence program that combines interactive technology and telephonic self-management in patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Congratulations, Dr. Bosworth!

 

There are currently several postdoctoral training grant positions open for the T32 “Multidisciplinary Heart and Vascular Diseases.” All eligible faculty members are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must not have prior postdoctoral NIH support. Women and minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have a candidate for consideration, please send an application by May 30, 2014, with a start date for a successful applicant anytime between now and March 30, 2015.

Abstract Submission has just opened for the 2014 American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions. Applications are due by June 11. Click here to register, or read more.

 

Dr. James Tulsky, MD, received funding for his pilot/exploratory project, “Triadic Expectations:  Decision-Making in Advanced Cancer.” This project will explore the entire decision-making triad of patient, oncologist, and caregiver and examine how these individuals influence each others’ decision-making. Congratulations, Dr. Tulsky!

Welcome to the Division’s first Faculty Spotlight. In this recurring feature, we’ll talk to different faculty members about their backgrounds, interests, and work within the Division. This time we’ll talk to Dr.

Saumil Chudgar, MD, MS, has agreed to serve as director of undergraduate medical education for the Department effective July 1. Saumil has distinguished himself as an enthusiastic advocate of excellence in medical education with a remarkable ability to connect with medical students.

The associate director of undergraduate medical education will be open starting July 1. Dr. Mary Klotman welcomes interested faculty candidates able to dedicate 10-15% of their effort to working with Dr. Saumil Chudgar and the Department’s education leadership team. This position assists in the oversight of UME activities with a particular focus on sub-internships. Please contact Klotman directly with your interest and CV.

Saumil Chudgar, MD, MS, assistant professor of medicine in the Hospital Medicine Program and the Division of General Internal Medicine, has agreed to serve as director of undergraduate medical education for the Department effective July 1, Mary Klotman, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine, announced today.