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The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, the largest and most influential palliative care physician membership organization in the US, has released a list of Inspiring Leaders Under 40 for the field. Eligible candidates were evaluated on the following criteria: involvement in AAHPM, educating others about hospice and palliative medicine, participation in charitable work, mentoring of students or residents, and any special circumstances or professional accomplishments that set them apart. Four Duke junior faculty were r

Jeffrey Peppercorn, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine (Medical Oncology), will be leaving Duke effective December 2014 to join the faculty of Massachusetts General Hospital/Partners Health System, where he will serve as director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Survivorship Program. During his affiliation with the Duke Cancer Institute, Dr.

Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Andrew Armstrong, MD, MSc, associate professor of medicine (Medical Oncology) and surgery, with a case presentation by Jing Li, MD, PhD, medical oncology fellow. Dr.

Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Andrew Armstrong, MD, MSc, associate professor of medicine (Medical Oncology) and surgery, with a case presentation by Jing Li, MD, PhD, medical oncology fellow. Dr.

Kimberly Blackwell, MD, professor of medicine (Medical Oncology), is featured today on Duke Forward's "Ideas That Move the World Forward" video series. Take a look at Dr. Blackwell's talk below, where she shares her research on the evolution - and revolution - of cancer treatment, and learn more about the series.

Kimberly Blackwell, MD, professor of medicine (Medical Oncology), is featured today on Duke Forward's "Ideas That Move the World Forward" video series. Take a look at Dr. Blackwell's talk below, where she shares her research on the evolution - and revolution - of cancer treatment, and learn more about the series.

The Cambia Health Foundation has announced that Arif H. Kamal, MD, assistant professor of medicine (Medical Oncology) and Duke Palliative Care, is one of 10 recipients of its Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program.

The Cambia Health Foundation has announced that Arif H. Kamal, MD, assistant professor of medicine (Medical Oncology) and Duke Palliative Care, is one of 10 recipients of its Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program.

Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Sept. 5 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Richard Riedel, MD, associate professor of medicine (Medical Oncology) and Medical Director, 9300, and Anthony Galanos, MD, professor of medicine (Geriatrics) and medical director of Inpatient Palliative Care, and Kim Slusser, RN, clinical operations director, 9100/9300. Dr. Riedel and Dr.

Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Sept. 5 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Richard Riedel, MD, associate professor of medicine (Medical Oncology) and Medical Director, 9300, and Anthony Galanos, MD, professor of medicine (Geriatrics) and medical director of Inpatient Palliative Care, and Kim Slusser, RN, clinical operations director, 9100/9300. Dr. Riedel and Dr.