Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences (HNS&CS) is working to create a diversity pipeline to HNS&CS professions through engaging youth from underrepresented populations in STEM and healthcare projects.
Duke BOOST
Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology
HNS&CS residents and medical students created three educational content programs comprised of one Science Saturday presentation (“How Hearing Works”), and two videos:
- “Laryngeal Karaoke” STEM Concept video
- “Duke HNS&CS AutoComplete Interview” Bio/Life Pathway video
FEMMES+ Capstone Project
Females and Allies Excelling More in Math, Engineering, and Science
Janet Lee, MD, Assistant Professor of HNS&CS, Alexandra Belcastro, MD, Otolaryngology resident, William Reed, MD, Otolaryngology resident, and Tara Thomason, Duke School of Medicine student, taught students about hearing as well as how to suture, tie surgical knots, and use a flexible laryngoscope as part of the FEMMES+ Capstone program.
Mary Ann Black Summer Internship Program
Duke University Health System collaborates with Made in Durham and the Durham YouthWorks program for an education-to-career virtual internship program for high school students in Durham County.
This paid internship experience helps prepare students to meet the workforce needs of our community.
Jamila Minga, PhD, and Harley Walter, CMA, share information about their careers in Duke HNS&CS with the interns.