Centers and Institutes

Duke Center for Geriatric Surgery

The Duke Center for Geriatric Surgery is a multidisciplinary, interprofessional center supporting advances in perioperative care for older adults through clinical innovation, education, and research. It aims to enhance clinical care and health professions education in geriatric specific issues that are critical in the perioperative period. DCGS advocates for patient and family centered care and will help guide policy that affects decision making and payment reform in the perioperative period. DCGS supports clinical and basic research in enhancing surgical outcomes in older adults.

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Duke Center for Global Surgery and Health Equity

The Duke Center for Global Surgery and Health Equity is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to supporting academic global surgery and health equity around the world.

CGSHE supports clinical care, research, and education to improve access to surgical care around the world.

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