Dr. Laura Svetkey: Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In academia, pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has evolved from an admirable ideal to an essential component of institutional excellence.
Dr. Jane Gagliardi: Championing Civility in Medicine
In the intricate tapestry of health care, where compassion intertwines with expertise and empathy balances the weight of responsibility, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity becomes param
Faculty Promotions February 2024
Congratulations to the following faculty members for their recent appointment or promotion in the Department of Medicine.
PWIM Broadens the Department of Medicine Community Equity Conversation
The Program for Women in Internal Medicine (PWIM), led by Chair Dr. Daniella Zipkin and Dr.
Growing Cardiovascular Care Services in Low-Resource Settings
Dr. Titus Ngeno is an assistant professor in the division of Cardiology and Duke Global Health Institute. Born and raised in Kenya, he trained in medicine at the University Nairobi then as a medical officer at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, Kenya, where he became known to several Duke faculty members as an outstanding clinician with notable leadership qualities.
Leadership Spotlight: Pioneering Quality and Innovation: “Getting Better at Getting Better”
In the dynamic landscape of health care innovation, Michael Pignone, MD, MPH, hopes to serve as a beacon of
Fellow Dr. Allison Taylor: Improving Access of Care for Under-presented Patients with Hematologic Diseases
First-year hematology/oncology fellow Allison Taylor, MD, is a first-generation Ghanaian-American who grew up in Accra, Ghana, where she became interested in hematologic malignancies after a family member died from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 25.
Announcing the 2025-26 Duke Internal Medicine Chief Residents
Kathleen Cooney, MD, MACP, chair of the department, Aimee Zaas, MD, MHS, program director of the Duke Internal Medicine Residency Program, Christopher Hostler, MD, MPH, associate vice chair for Veterans Affairs, and Lisa Criscione-Schreiber, MD, MEd, vice chair for education, have announced the Chief Residents for the 2025-2026 academic year.