Susan D. Emmett, MD, MPH, Calls TED Fellow Experience “Transformative”
Last summer, Duke ear surgeon and global health professor Susan Emmett, MD, MPH, began a professional journey that would challenge her to take her finely-honed communication skills to new heig
Inspiring Surgical Learners, Improving Patient Health
Duke Surgery launches educational research program to improve the learning experience for medical students and residents
Duke Surgery Holds 3rd Annual Research Day
The Department of Surgery held its 3rd Annual Research Day April 25.
Local High School Students Receive Surgical Simulation Training
The Department of Surgery's Academic Success Through Surgical Education and Training (ASSET) program recently partnered with the Duke Health Career Academy (HCA) to provide an HCA Field T
Harnessing the Immune System to Improve Patient Outcomes
Duke Health introduces new research initiative to overcome hurdles of immunity
Welcome New Duke Surgery Residents
We are excited to welcome our new residents to the Department of Surgery. Congratulations to all those who matched with us!
Duke Surgery Abstracts Accepted for Presentation at the Academic Surgical Congress
The Duke Department of Surgery has 23 abstracts accepted for presentation at the 13th Annual Academic Surgical Congress (ASC) January 30–February 1, 2018, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Durham Nativity School Students Become Surgeons for the Day
Earlier this month, 7th graders from the Durham Nativity School participated in a “Be a Surgeon” workshop thanks to an educational outreach program from the Duke Department of Surgery.
Dr. Liana Puscas Elected to National Board of Medical Examiners
Dr. Liana Puscas, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, has been elected to the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) as a member representing the American Medical Association (AMA).
Singapore Partnership Offers Valuable Insight
Singapore has established an efficient and widespread system of healthcare that is considered to be one of the best in the world.