Fellows Advocacy Curriculum: Empowering Duke Medicine Fellows to Shape Health Policy
An elective track designed for subspecialty Medicine fellows who are passionate about health policy and advocacy, FAC allows fellows to engage directly with the legislative process and develop their own advocacy platforms. This is not just a program, but a platform for fellows to citizen lobby legislators in Washington, D.C., making a real impact in shaping health policy.
Faculty Promotions May 2024
Congratulations to the following faculty members for their recent appointment or promotion in the Department of Medicine.
Dr. David Schlientz Awarded John A. Hartford Foundation Age-Friendly Health Systems Scholarship for AHA’s Next Generation Leaders Fellowship
David Michael Schlientz, MD, has been selected to receive the distinguished John A. Hartford Foundation Age-Friendly Health Systems Scholarship. This notable scholarship will enable Dr. Schlientz to participate in the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Next Generation Leaders Fellowship, a program committed to fostering innovative leadership in the health care sector.
Bush to Serve as 2025-2026 VA Chief Resident for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Haley Bush, MD, MSPH, senior assistant resident in the Duke Internal Medicine Residency Program, has been selected to serve as the Durham VA Medical Center Chief Resident for Quality an
Duke Department of Medicine Launches Innovative Leadership Rounds Program
Duke University's Department of Medicine (DOM) is proud to announce the initiation of a new Leadership Rounds Program, spearheaded by Vice Chair for Quality and Innovation, Dr. Michael Pignone. Drawing inspiration from a successful model pioneered at Dell Medical School and Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, this initiative represents an opportunity to enhance patient care, foster a culture of safety and promote continuous learning within our medical community.
Stanford’s Dr. Michele Barry Addresses Women’s Leadership in Global Health, July 12
The Program for Women in Internal Medicine (PWIM) will host Michele Barry, M.D., FACP, FASTMH, the Drs. Ben and A.
Enhancing the Learning Environment at Duke’s Department of Medicine
Dr. Jane Gagliardi is dedicated to improving equitable access to health services, learning support, and community building for all students at Duke University School of Medicine and has played a pivotal role in making the Department of Medicine's culture more respectful and inclusive for all students and faculty.
Department of Medicine Announces 2024 Administrative Award Winners
The recipients of the 2024 Department of Medicine Administrative Excellence Awards have made distinctive contributions to the department while upholding Duke values and the department's mission. They have demonstrated excellence in managing department resources in a value-driven, data-informed, and unbiased manner.
New Funding Awards May 2024
Sponsored Research
Marat Fudim of Cardiology has received a sub-award (1OT2HL156812-01) through the DCRI-Duke-Site for a project entitled "RECOVER-AUTO." Total funding wi
Abbruzzese, Douglas, MacIntyre, McNeill Receive 2024 DOM Career Achievement Awards
Drs. James Abbruzzese, Pamela Douglas, Neil MacIntyre, and Diana McNeill have received the 2024 Department of Medicine Career Achievement Award in recognition of the extraordinary impact that their careers have had in one of the department’s three core missions: education, research, and clinical medicine.