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The Duke Department of Surgery now ranks third among surgery departments nationwide in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding received in 2019 according to the newly released Blue Ridge rankings. Duke Surgery has continued to rank in the top five nationally over the past 30 years, demonstrating the department’s long-standing commitment to investigate the impact of disease on patient health. With a diverse portfolio, including 78.7% of funding from the NIH, Duke Surgery faculty and staff perform a wide variety of research to improve the human condition.

Allan D. Kirk, MD, PhD, and Ranjan Sudan, MD, are among a group of 83 esteemed surgical educators inducted into membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators™.

The Department of Surgery held its 4th Annual Research Day April 17. The department holds this event annually to advance its mission of improving patient care through research and training the next generation of surgeon–scientists. The event recognizes the accomplishments of fellows, residents, and students engaged in clinical or basic and translational research through the department.

The U.S. News and World Report has ranked the Duke University School of Medicine 2nd in surgery among the best medical schools in the country. This 2nd place ranking is up considerably from the department’s 5th place ranking last year.

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research has released its 2018 rankings of NIH funding for basic and clinical science departments, revealing that Duke Surgery ranks highest nationwide with more than $30 million in funding committed to research.

The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) elected Ranjan Sudan, MD, Vice Chair of Education and Professor, Division of Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, to serve on the Board of Trustees May 2017–2020. The SSAT is passionate about improving the treatment of digestive diseases through scientific and surgical advancements. The SSAT hopes to be a global model for interdisciplinary management of digestive diseases and gastrointestinal surgery. Congratulations, Dr.

The Duke Division of Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery would like to welcome Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD, as the division’s newest bariatric surgeon. Dr. Jain-Spangler completed her residency at Duke in 2013 and is thrilled to now serve patients in Duke’s advanced academic setting.