Meet your chiefs: Nicole Greyshock, MD is chief ambulatory resident

By sls72@dhe.duke.edu
Nicole Greyshock, MD, began her tenure as Durham Regional Hospital and Ambulatory chief resident on June 25, and so far, the Fayetteville native is encouraged by her first few weeks on the job. “I love working with patients and supervising residents,” said Greyshock, who also spends part of her week at the Duke Outpatient Clinic. “I’ve very committed to patient care and enjoyed my four years here at Duke.” Though Greyshock attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for both her undergraduate and medical school training, Greyshock has called Durham her home since her teens, when she attended the North Carolina School of Math and Science for high school. “I love Durham,” said Greyshock. “It’s changed so much in the last 14 years, there’s more shops, restaurants, and things to do. It’s a great place to live.” And, Greyshock said, Duke is a great place to practice medicine.  She is an endocrine fellow and studies chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the outpatient setting. Greyshock said she gained an appreciation for patient care from Raymond Gaskins, MD, Greyshock’s father who graduated from the Duke Family Medicine Residency Program in 1978 and still practices family medicine in Fayetteville. “He’s definitely my role model,” said Greyshock. “He spurred my interest in medicine.” Though Greyshock’s schedule is already hectic, with 7 AM medical case meetings at Durham Regional and regular hours at the Duke Outpatient Clinic (DOC), two new additions to her professional and personal life this year will add even more to her plate: Greyshock is part of the DOC team that rolled out the new Maestro Care electronic medical record program on July 18, and in December, she and her husband are expecting their first child. “Residency was good training for sleepless nights,” said Greyshock. “I’m prepared for that at least.” As for Duke Maestro Care, Greyshock said the new system is great for data collection and quality improvement.  As physicians we will have to work towards maintaining our bedside rapport while typing notes. Greyshock, who SCUBA dives and does underwater photography in her spare time, said that despite her busy schedule, she’s certain this will be a year of fruitful transitions. “I’m excited to be here, excited to oversee the residents on ambulatory each day. The Duke Internal Medicine Residency Program is such a great place to train and work.  It’s a privilege to be here,” said Greyshock.  

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