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Tell Us What You’re Reading
Are you reading, or have you read, an article, book, or webpage that you think would be of interest to the rest of the Division? If so, send in the name and author of whatever you read, along with a one-to-two sentence summary of why you enjoyed it to Ebony.Boulware@dm.duke.edu. Each week, we’ll select an …
Duke General Internist Honored
General Internist and Duke alumnus Paul G. Shekelle, MD, PhD, recently received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Duke Medical Alumni Association. The award recognizes Dr. Shekelle’s achievements in evidence-based medical guidelines for primary care. Read the full story from the Duke Medical Alumni Association.
Faculty Spotlight: James M. Davis, MD
This week’s faculty spotlight shines on James M. Davis, MD, who joined the Division earlier this year. When did you join the Division of General Internal Medicine? I just started at Duke and at the Division of Internal Medicine on April 1st of this year. I spent the last 10 years at the University of Wisconsin; …
Tulsky Receives Research Mentoring Award
Dr. James A. Tulsky, MD, professor of medicine and chief, Duke Palliative Care, received the Research Mentoring Award for excellence in clinical science research mentoring. Congratulations, Dr. Tulsky!
Schwartz Center Rounds: “Dying in Shackles” on May 14
The next Schwartz Center Rounds, “Dying in Shackles: Caring for Prisoners at the End of Life,” will be held Wednesday, May 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in Duke North 2002. All are invited to attend. Schwartz Center Rounds is a monthly interdisciplinary conference that offers clinicians an opportunity to openly and honestly discuss social …
Zipkin Promoted to Associate Professor
Daniella A. Zipkin, MD has been promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine! Daniella is a nationally recognized leader in medical education and curriculum development. She leads major educational initiatives at Duke, including the Evidence Based Medicine Curriculum for the Internal Medicine Residency as well as the weekly Academic Half-Day program. She was recently selected for …
Abstract Submission Open for AHA Scientific Sessions
Abstract Submission has just opened for the 2014 American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions. Applications are due by June 11. Click here to register, or read more.
Bosworth Receives Adherence Evaluation Award
Dr. Hayden Bosworth, PhD, has received a PhRMA Foundation Award. This award will help fund his research project to implement a medication adherence program that combines interactive technology and telephonic self-management in patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Congratulations, Dr. Bosworth!
Tulsky Receives Funding for Decision-Making Research
Dr. James Tulsky, MD, received funding for his pilot/exploratory project, “Triadic Expectations: Decision-Making in Advanced Cancer.” This project will explore the entire decision-making triad of patient, oncologist, and caregiver and examine how these individuals influence each others’ decision-making. Congratulations, Dr. Tulsky!
Training Grants Positions Open for Heart and Vascular Diseases
There are currently several postdoctoral training grant positions open for the T32 “Multidisciplinary Heart and Vascular Diseases.” All eligible faculty members are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must not have prior postdoctoral NIH support. Women and minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have a candidate …
NIH Announcements
- Notice to Clarify the Disciplinary Scope and Increase Maximum Training Related Expenses for the Trans-Departmental Basic Biomedical Sciences (TBB) Program Area of the NIGMS Predoctoral Basic Biomedical Sciences Research Training Program
- Notice of Participation in PAR-25-331 (R21) and PAR-25-332 (R01), Research on Current Topics in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Related Dementias (Clinical Trial Optional)
- Notice of Participation in PAR-24-258, "Research Resource for Human Organs and Tissues (U42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)"
