Earlier this summer, Dean Nancy Andrews, MD, PhD, shared with faculty and staff of the School of Medicine the following statement on faculty professionalism:
As the new academic year begins, I want to thank you for the work you do to cultivate a respectful and inclusive work environment in the School of Medicine. Your daily efforts to foster a healthy work climate are integral to our productivity and success as a School.
To further support these efforts, I am pleased to share with you a Statement on Faculty Professionalism, developed by a faculty committee, which articulates the School's commitment to a respectful work environment, and provides resources and support for managing situations that challenge this commitment.
This statement focuses on the academic work of our faculty, and supplements existing polices for faculty and staff, including Integrity in Action (the Duke Medicine Code of Conduct), and standards of conduct as described by Duke Human Resources. I hope you will take a moment to review this document, and take special note of the resources available to you, including the Duke Integrity Line (800-826-8109), that can be used to report concerns in any domain.
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I recognize all of the hard work and dedication you bring to this institution and want to support your efforts. Please do not hesitate to contact me or one of the school officers (listed below), if we can be of any assistance to you.