The Akwari Society Announces Inaugural Membership Class
The Akwari Society is pleased to announce the inaugural membership class, comprised of faculty, trainees, and researchers across the Departments of Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences.
Gayle DiLalla, MD Appointed Duke Surgery's First Vice Chair of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Maggie DiNome, MD Appointed Section Chief of Breast Surgery
Duke Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Maggie DiNome, MD, to the position of Chief, Section of Breast Surgery, within the Division of Surgical Oncology.
Duke Breast Surgeon Develops New Cancer Reporting Template
Duke Surgery Ranks #1 in NIH Funding
Balancing Act
When Shelley Hwang, MD, MPH, is in the operating room performing surgery on a patient with breast cancer, she focuses all of her considerable experience, skill, and knowledge on the task at hand: giving this individual patient the best possible outcome. At the same time, she recognizes that every operation is an opportunity to learn just a little bit more about the disease she battles every day. Every patient and every procedure add to the store of knowledge that guides research and ultimately informs the advances that improve care.
Breast Surgery Advanced Practice Providers Receive Presidential Award
The Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on the Breast Surgical Oncology Team have received a Presidential Award from Duke University President Vincent E. Price, one of the highest honors awarded to faculty and staff at Duke. The Breast Surgery APPs were recognized for providing compassionate care to patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer while working to improve the quality of care.
Duke Surgery Ranks Third Nationwide in NIH Funding
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.