Creating a pipeline to HNS&CS careers: Supporting creation of opportunities that are welcoming to all.
Students Explore Future Careers in Medicine at Lightner Y Achievers Summit
Students from the Lightner Y Achievers program through the YMCA of the Triangle stepped into the world of healthcare April 11 during an immersive summit hosted in partnership with the Duke School of Medicine’s Pathways to Purpose program.
The day-long event offered a mix of hands-on learning, career exploration, and mentorship and gave students a firsthand look at the wide range of opportunities within medicine and clinical care.
Inspiring Future Scientists: Dr. Cannon's Visit to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
Dr. Cannon spoke at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, sharing her career path and discussing science and healthcare opportunities with students, inspiring the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals.
Community Screening Event for Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. On April 5, Dr. Trinitia Cannon led volunteers to provide free screenings at a Raleigh Firebirds game, raising awareness and encouraging high-risk adults to get screened.
Raleigh Firebirds and Duke Voice Care Center Team Up for Health Education
A team from the Duke Voice Care Center, including Leda Scearce, Dan Sherwood, and Eileen Raynor, provided vocal health education at the Raleigh Firebirds STEM and Health Fair, answering questions and presenting.
Duke Audiologists Participate in BOOST’s Science Saturday
On Saturday, January 18th, Doug B. Garrison, AuD, and Krista Roper, AuD, CCC-A, participated in BOOST’s (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology) Science Saturday.
Protecting Young Voices: Insights from Leda Scearce's Workshop at St. Mary's School in Raleigh
Leda Scearce, M.M., M.S., CCC-SLP, led a vocal health workshop at St. Mary's School in Raleigh. The session covered voice anatomy, vocal fold injuries, and essential strategies for vocal health.
Engaging Young Minds: ENT Interest Group's Hands-On Activities at BOOST
Nathan G. Sattah (MS3), an MD Candidate at Duke University School of Medicine and Community Outreach Coordinator for the ENT interest group, participated in the Duke BOOST Science Saturdays event on October 12th.
Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences Department Partners with Duke BOOST
On August 13-14, 2024, the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University partnered with the Duke BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology) program to host a transformative Science Immersion event.
New R25 Funding for “Developing a Pathway for Preparing Students for a Career in Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences" Program
Dennis Frank-Ito, PhD, and Howard W. Francis, MD, MBA, were awarded R25 funding for “Developing a Pathway for Preparing Underrepresented Minority Students for a Career in Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences.”
Engaging youth from underrepresented populations in STEM/Healthcare projects:
- Partnering with the Duke BOOST Program (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology). Our faculty, residents and staff provide educational content for the Duke BOOST curriculum, including educational videos and presentations at Science Saturday events.
- Mary Ann Black Summer Internship: 2022 presenters include Jamila Mingha, PhD, CCC-SLP and Harley Walter, CMA.
- Duke FEMMES+ (Females and Allies Excelling More in Math, Engineering and Science). HNS&CS Assistant Professor Janet Lee, MD, residents, and medical student Tara Thomason taught kids about hearing as well as how to suture, tie surgical knots, and use a flexible laryngoscope as part of the FEMMES+ Capstone program
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