Division News


Edelman leads WIP series

Dr. David Edelman leads the Duke General Internal Medicine Works in Progress (WIP) series which takes place on Friday mornings and is intended to give DGIM fellows and junior faculty the opportunity to present their current work to other colleagues at their level.

Philip Barr featured in NPR story on health benefits of forest bathing

Philip Barr, MD, Integrative Medicine Physician, Consulting Associate (General Internal Medicine), was recently interviewed for an NPR story, “Forest Bathing: A Retreat to Nature Can Boost Immunity and Mood.” The news story discussed the mental and physical benefits of a meditative practice called forest bathing, which encourage participants to practice mindfulness through nature. 

The multidisciplinary HIDOC approach

Our teaching clinic, the Duke Outpatient Clinic (DOC), is serious about managing complex patients, those individuals who are sometimes labeled by the ED and hospital as "frequent flyers". A new program called "HIDOC" stands for "Highly Individualized, Dedicated Onsite Care" began this year and is led by 4 Duke GIM faculty members: Drs. Lynn Bowlby, Patrick Hemming, and Jacob Feigal. 

Opioid addictions: Dr Greenblatt on WTVD

DGIM  Professor of Medicine, Dr. Larry Greenblatt, was recently interviewed on ABC 11 News about a woman with a "hidden" long-time opioid addiction. 

2 recent awards for the DOC

We are excited to announce the Duke Outpatient Clinic as recipients of two recent awards for their amazing teamwork and dedication to their patients, their loved ones and eachother.