Diversity in Education

Duke Health DEI walk

Our Commitment to Diversity

Duke Surgery is dedicated to being better tomorrow than we are today. Read our Commitment to Diversity to learn why, and how, we pledge to foster and maintain a safe and inclusive environment where all our trainees can thrive.

SEEDS Sustaining Equity, Elevating Diversity in Surgery

Sustaining Equity, Elevating Diversity in Surgery (SEEDS)

Sustaining Equity, Elevating Diversity in Surgery (SEEDS) is a longitudinal investment in the current and prospective faculty, trainees, and staff of the Department of Surgery. The overarching goal of SEEDS is to enact real and actionable change, creating and fostering a culture that authentically supports and prospers all members of the Department.

Dr. Anthony Eze, left, poses with a student at the Howard University Career Fair

IDEA Scholar

The Duke Surgery IDEA Scholarship is a funded fellowship position that will enable one resident to dedicate academic time towards the completion of both academic and operational projects that broaden the impact of surgical practice.

Visiting Elective in Surgical Oncology for Medical Students

Visiting Elective Scholarship Program (VESP) for Students in Surgical Oncology

The Visiting Elective Scholarship Program (VESP) is a unique opportunity for highly qualified third or fourth year medical students with unique perspectives and experiences who are interested in pursuing a career in General Surgery or Surgical Oncology (Breast, Colorectal, Endocrine, Hepatobiliary, Melanoma, Pancreas, and Soft Tissue Sarcoma disease sites).

Duke Global Surgical Equity Pathway

Duke Global Surgical Equity Pathway

The Duke Global Surgical Equity Pathway for General Surgery Residents develops academic leaders who work to reduce human suffering caused by surgical disparities. The program focuses on improving surgical outcomes and access to care in low- and middle-income countries and specific regions of North Carolina.