Here we share feature stories of the department's efforts and achievements throughout the year, looking deep into the cutting-edge research, educational advancements, and patient care breakthroughs performed by Duke Surgery faculty, trainees, and staff.
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While surgical care may culminate in the operating room, our surgeon–scientists recognize factors contributing to successful patient outcomes extend beyond this singular step of our patient's health care journey.
Expanding the Donor Pool in Transplantation
From advanced technologies to innovative therapeutic strategies, Duke Surgery consistently expands the limits of what is possible for patient care.
Creating Space in Surgery for URiM Medical Students Through Duke ASPIRES Program
In 2021, the Duke Department of Surgery launched the Advancing Student Preparedness & Involvement for Representation & Equity in Surgery (ASPIRES) program, a mentorship initiative taking aim at barriers to entry into the surgical profession.
