The Duke School of Medicine Office for Faculty has announced the 2025 cohorts. This year, five Duke Surgery faculty have been selected to participate.
Congratulations to the 2025 participants from the Department of Surgery.
ADVANCE-UP (Academic DeVelopment Advocacy Networking, Coaching and Education for Underrepresented Populations)
A year-long program that provides in-depth opportunities for academic development, mentoring, and networking for faculty from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds. The program aims to address the challenges that underrepresented faculty encounter in academic medical centers and ultimately seeks to create a network of scholars that will enhance the sense of community among underrepresented faculty, foster timely promotion, and increase representation in leadership positions.
Patricia Martinez Quinones, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery
ALICE (Academic Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborative Engagement)
A 10-month leadership development opportunity for mid-career women faculty in the School of Medicine. The program empowers participants with in-depth experiences in leadership skill development, personal reflection and goal setting, peer mentoring, and structured 360-degree feedback.
Dawn Coleman, MD
Professor of Surgery
Chief, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
DCLP (Duke Clinical Leadership Program)
Founded in 2010 to help expand leadership capacity within Duke Health. The program offers faculty members the opportunity to develop relevant leadership skills and obtain a deeper grasp of healthcare operations. With our common goals, the Health System and School of Medicine leadership support and manage this program sharing the same common missions.
Cory Vatsaas, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery
LEADER (Leadership Development for Researchers)
The LEADER Program is designed for junior faculty who are leading a research group and driving their own research agenda. The course provides insight into leadership and team building as well as direction on how to develop and manage a scientific laboratory or research program, how to improve productivity, and how to harness creativity and innovation. The program was developed to bridge the gap between the scientific expertise that led individuals to a career in academic medicine, and the management skills that will be required to succeed as the leaders of small business units.
Akiko Chiba, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
James Jung, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery