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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.

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.

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. 

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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

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. 

In a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of inclusivity and advocacy, the Duke Department of Medicine (DOM) proudly announces that Laura Svetkey, MD, is the recipient of the inaugural 2024 Kimberley J. Evans Legacy Award. This esteemed recognition celebrates Dr. Svetkey's unwavering commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the medical community and beyond.