Division News

The Duke Department of Medicine Faculty Development Academy launched in October 2011 and addresses individual faculty development needs, supplements on-going mentorship, and develops faculty in high priority career tracks.

Members of the Academy join one of four branches:

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Committee (DEIAR) announced the individuals selected to become the inaugural Vice Chiefs for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VCDEI) for each division within the department of medicine. These individuals are all wonderful thoughtful leaders who have shown a commitment to improving DEI within the department.

Sponsored Research 

Jatin Roper of Gastroenterology has received an award from the National Institutes of Health for a project entitled "Ultra-bright fluorescent nanoparticles for colorectal adenoma detection." Total funding will be $461,090.

Susanne Haga, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the General Internal Medicine Division as well as the Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine. Learn more about her in our interview!

Dr. Wharam studies the impact of national and state policies on the health outcomes of chronically ill and vulnerable populations. 

Dr. Bruce Peyser collects and sends important articles for primary care physicians and educators. 

A warm welcome to new Department of Medicine faculty members who started in August 2021!

Lori Orlando of CAGPM has received an award from the National Institutes of Health

Exactly how crucial are mobile apps in the growing digital healthcare technology?

The August 24, 2021 session of Duke Medicine LEADS featured Anne Phelps, MD; Neha Pagidipati, MD, MPH, MHS; and John K. Roberts, MD, MS, MEd, presenting "Removing the Roadblocks of Care: When and How to Use SGLT2 Inhibitors for Cardiorenal Protection."