Lactation resources group addresses ways to share patient-focused information
The national baby formula shortage has put infant nutrition front and center in the minds of patients and their families. A crucial aspect of women’s health is supporting mothers with resources to nourish their babies.
Becker selected as ELAM Fellow
Mara Becker, MD, MSCE, was selected as a member of the 2022-23 class of fellows for the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Program at Drexel University College of Medicine.
New leadership roles for Chung and Jackson
Edward G. Buckley, MD, vice dean for Education, School of Medicine recently announced that Aimee Chung, MD and David Gordon, MD have been selected as new advisory deans. In addition, Joseph Jackson, MD has accepted the role of director of the Office of Student Affairs.
Finding a path through the land of the undiagnosed
As many as 30 million Americans live with a rare or undiagnosed disease. Many spend years seeing doctors, undergoing tests, and scouring the internet in a desperate search for answers. Vandana Shashi, MD, professor of pediatrics in the Division of Medical Genetics, and the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) clinical site at Duke give these patients a new avenue of hope.
New and competing renewal awards for April 2022
The following is a list of new and competing renewal awards that were made to faculty in the Department of Pediatrics for the month of April 2022. Please extend your congratulations to the following individuals.
Congratulations to the 2022 Duke Friends of Nursing Excellence Award Winners
This year Duke Friends of Nursing was excited to return to an in-person gala celebration of the Friends of Nursing Award Winners on May 14, 2022 at the Durham Convention Center.
RFA: CMN Hospitals/DPRS PACE Support Award
The Department of Pediatrics is pleased to announce a request for applications (RFA) for funding to support PACE (Protected Analytics Computing Environment) access, made possible by proceeds from Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) fundraising activities for the Department of Pediatrics and the Duke Pediatric Research Scholars Program (DPRS).
Revised Duke Health Social Media Policy
A new, revised Duke Health Social Media Policy has been finalized.
Med/Peds Rheumatology Wins Arthritis Foundation Award
Duke University Med/Peds Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program—one of only a few in the country offering combined training in adult and pediatric rheumatology—is receiving a grant from the Arthritis Foundation to support a new fellow.
Willis-Wallace named Vice Chair of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Jasmine Willis-Wallace, EdD, has been named vice chair of diversity, equity and inclusion in the Duke Department of Pediatrics, effective July 1, 2022.