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Congratulations to Duke Department of Surgery faculty who obtained tenure or were promoted to the rank of full professor in the 2023-2024 academic year.
These are outstanding honors that represent their leadership and achievements, the impact they are making in their field, and their contributions to Duke Surgery and Duke School of Medicine. These faculty were recognized at the 2024 School of Medicine Spring Faculty Celebration on May 13.
Promoted to Professor
Kevin Saunders, PhD,
Division of Surgical Sciences
Promoted to Professor with Tenure
Dan Blazer, MD,
Division of Surgical Oncology
Dawn Coleman, MD,
Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Walter Koch, PhD,
Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Received Tenure
Georgia Beasley, MD, MHS,
Division of Surgical Oncology
Detlev Erdmann, MD PhD, MHS,
Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery
Zachary Hartman, PhD,
Division of Surgical Sciences
Joseph Turek, MD, PhD, MBA,
Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery