Division News


Simel co-authors JAMA Rational Clinical Exam

David Simel, MD, co-authored a Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The publication is entitled "Does This Child Have Pneumonia?" and was published August 1.

Diamantidis endocrinology grand rounds

GIM Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clarissa Diamantidis, MD, presented "Can Telehealth Reduce Disparities in Diabetic Kidney Disease?" at the Duke Endocrinology Grand Rounds on Friday, July 28.

GIM excellence awards - nominate a colleague!

General Internal Medicine announces 2nd annual Excellence Awards to honor the outstanding achievements of our Division Faculty and Staff Members in Clinical Care, Education, Research, Implementation and Professionalism. 

"The Healthcare Pivot": Schulman's Grand Rounds

Dr. Kevin Schulman presented at Duke Medicine Grand Rounds on July 21. His presentation was entitled, "The Healthcare Pivot: Technology and the Transformation of Healthcare". Schulman spoke about the national concern about the cost of healthcare in the United States and what it will take to get us out of this conundrum. 

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.