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Congratulations to the following faculty members for receiving these sponsored research awards.

The Duke University Department of Medicine (DOM) will expand from 12 to 13 divisions on September 1, 2024 with the creation of the new division of Hospital Medicine. The new division will include all hospitalists and nocturnists who oversee patients in the general medicine wards.  

Julius M. Wilder, MD, PhD, associate professor in the division of Gastroenterology and chair of the Department of Medicine Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (DEIAR) Committee, has been named as the next vice chair of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion effective July 1.

Congratulations to the following faculty members for their recent appointment or promotion in the Department of Medicine.

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.

Congratulations to the following faculty members for their recent appointment or promotion in the Department of Medicine.

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.

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 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. 

The Program for Women in Internal Medicine (PWIM) will host Michele Barry, M.D., FACP, FASTMH, the Drs. Ben and A.