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The Duke Department of Medicine has recognized two faculty members for exceptional leadership and service, presenting the 2026 Chair’s Commitment to Excellence Award to Dr. Juliessa Pavon and the 2026 Chair’s Award to Dr. Michael Pignone

The Duke Department of Medicine proudly recognizes faculty who exemplify exceptional dedication to patient care, innovation in clinical practice, and the training of future physicians. Meet the new 2026 members of the Clinical Excellence Society.

Professor of Medicine Dr.

Omobonike Oloruntoba-Sanders, MD, associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, is the recipient of the 2026 Kimberley J.

The Duke University Department of Medicine has announced its 2026 award recipients, recognizing faculty members whose careers and contributions have left an enduring mark on

The Department of Medicine appreciates the hard work and dedication of its outstanding faculty and their enduring commitment to the education of its fellows, resi

The Duke Department of Medicine proudly recognizes administrative leaders whose work embodies excellence, collaboration, and service across every facet of our mission. This year’s award recipients have shown exceptional dedication to supporting faculty, staff, students, and patients — driving innovation, fostering mentorship, and advancing operational excellence.

On a warm April morning in Durham, a group of volunteers gathered at a construction site, lacing up boots and pulling on gloves. By the end of the day, they would help raise the walls of a home. But the real structure taking shape wasn’t just wood and nails — it was something less visible and arguably more enduring: community.

At Duke University School of Medicine, mentorship is more than a professional norm — it’s encoded in the institution’s DNA. This ethos is being recognized nationally by the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), which has selected health policy researcher and internist Dr. Caroline Sloan as a 2026 Exceptional Mentor, highlighting her dedication to advancing women in medicine through leadership and compassion.

When the 2026 Neil L. Spector Art of Medicine Award was established in memory of a physician known for pairing scientific rigor with deep humanity, its purpose was clear: to recognize those who elevate not just research, but the people behind it. Dr. David Martin Murdoch embodies that mission in full.