About this Report

The Section of Surgical Disciplines 2021 Annual Report showcases the work produced and achievements made during the 2021 Fiscal Year (FY2021), which covers the period of July 2020-June 2021, unless otherwise noted.

The Annual Report is a public document and is sent to faculty, staff, trainees, alumni, and partners of the Section of Surgical Disciplines and its departments, along with leadership within Duke University and the School of Medicine.

This report was produced by the Section’s Communications Office, with assistance and input provided by members of the Section’s leadership, administration, and faculty.

Editorial Staff

The Annual Report was created and produced by the Section of Surgical Disciplines’ Communications Office. If you have any questions about this report or the content/information provided throughout, please contact surgerycomm@duke.edu.

Scott Behm, Director of Communications

Jessica Bronchick, Communications Strategist

Zoe Eckman, Senior Editorial Assistant

Lauren Halligan, Medical Artwork Coordinator/Medical Illustrator

Michelle Macalino, Communications Specialist

Acknowledgments

Thank you to the following individuals and groups for providing data, feedback, and input that was crucial to the publication of the Annual Report:

Elizabeth Briere, Director of Education, Section of Surgical Disciplines

Cynthia Cayton, Special Assistant, Clinical Programs, Department of Surgery

Dr. Seth Cohen, Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences

Dr. Bradley Goldstein, Vice Chair of Research, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences

Toby Hedgepeth, Human Resources Departmental Director, Section of Surgical Disciplines

Colin Huth, HuthPhoto

Ken Huth, HuthPhoto

Jennifer Janes, Director of Research Administration, Section of Surgical Disciplines

Dr. Allan Kirk, Vice Dean, Section of Surgical Disciplines

Dr. Michael Lipkin, Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Surgery

Melissa Murad, Assistant Director of Research Administration, Section of Surgical Disciplines

Katherine Stanley, Vice Chair of Administration, Section of Surgical Disciplines

Chris Tobias, Chief Administrator, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences

Wendy Webster, Director of Clinical Operations and Healthcare Analytics, Department of Surgery