The Akwari Symposium: "The Science of Bite-sized Well-being During Uncertain Times: Evidence, Practice and Resources to Share"

Title of Presentation: "The Science of Bite-sized Well-being During Uncertain Times: Evidence, Practice and Resources to Share" Speaker: J. Bryan Sexton, PhD Chief Wellness Officer Director, Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science Duke Health Integrated Practice The Akwari Society Symposium at Duke University is an annual event hosted by the Duke Department of Surgery. It honors Dr. Onyekwere E. Akwari, the first African-American surgeon on Duke's faculty and centers on holistic excellence in surgery, humanism in patient care, and mentorship. Mission: To honor and propagate humanism in the practice of surgery Vision: Human Values as Core Surgical Values Values: Compassion, Empathy, Integrity, Excellence, Professionalism, Humility, Respect, Service