Passing of Daniel "Dan" Kaplan, Assistant Professor of Medicine
The following message was sent to the School of Medicine community from the School of Medicine Dean Dr. Mary E. Klotman, and Chair of the Department of Medicine Dr.
Duke Residents Match in Nine Subspecialties, 15 Remain at Duke
On Wednesday, December 3, the Duke Department of Medicine joined residents across the country in marking the 2025 Fellowship Match Day.
Research Award Winners Celebrated at the Department of Medicine’s Third Annual Research Day
The Department of Medicine hosted its third annual Research Day on November 21, bringing together faculty, staff, trainees, and research partners to highlight scientific discovery across the department. The event featured oral presentations, poster sessions, and interactive discussions that showcased the breadth of research across DOM.
2025 Medicine Research Day Showcases Flagship Work Across Divisions
The Department of Medicine’s third annual Research Day presented an opportunity for our trainees and faculty to appreciate what a flagship the department is in research and showcase the work taking place across the divisions.
Duke Health Virtual Care Center Cuts Costs, and Enhances Experiences for Patients and Providers
A new study finds that Duke Heath’s Virtual Care Center (VCC) is improving patient and physician experiences and reducing operating costs through its centralized telehealth model.
Former CDC Director Cohen Advises Doctors on Leadership, Consensus Building of Public Trust in Medicine
Renowned public health policy expert Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, called on physicians to embrace consensus building around public trust in health care as confidence in federal agencies has fallen significantly this year — reaching a record low for the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) in some recent polls — in delivering the 2025 Eugene A. Stead Jr. Memorial Medicine Grand Rounds Lecture, “Leading Through Crisis and Change."
New Funding Awards October 2025
Congratulations to the following faculty members for receiving these sponsored research awards.
Dr. Kimberly Johnson Receives State of Science in Palliative Care Research Mentoring Award
Kimberly S. Johnson, MD, MHS, Brenda E. Armstrong, MD Distinguished Professor of Medicine, has been selected by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine to receive the 2026 State of the Science in Palliative Care Research Mentoring Award for her groundbreaking contributions to palliative care research and mentorship.
NIH K08 Award Supports Michael Forrester’s Research on Lipid Modifications in Fibrotic Lung Disease
Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) encompass a diverse group of disorders that cause progressive scarring of lung tissue. Their causes range from autoimmune conditions to environmental exposures to genetic variants, yet they share a common outcome—damage that limits oxygen uptake and consequent respiratory failure.
Duke Health Establishes New Endowed Clinical Directorship in Cancer Care
Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes is the first person to be named inaugural Joseph O. Moore, MD, Director in Oncology, with$2.5 million anonymous gift.