Jessica
Berns
Jessica  Berns
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College/University: Indiana University

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine 

Clinical and Research Interests

  • Aesthetic surgery
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Patient education
  • Physician selection by patients

What were you looking for in a residency program?

Supportive co-residents and faculty while being pushed to be the best I can be

What are the strengths of the Duke program?

The people, exposure, case volume, and extracurriculars including the Duke Flap Course, the CMF Trauma Course, and the INDIE Meeting. 

What advice do you have for incoming interns?

Know who your support system is-- and don't be afraid to lean on them when you need to. 

What do you like best about living in Durham and the Triangle?

The FOOD and DRINKS! Durham and the triangle has some of the best restaurants and bars-- we haven't even scratched the surface of trying them all. 

What do you like to do outside of Duke?

Try new restaurants, see all the new movies, walk my dogs around NC, travel with my husband

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