Duke University School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation’s top medical schools. Ranked among the best in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where traditional barriers are low, interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced, and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.

Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

The Duke Surgery Office of Continuing Medical Education is dedicated to advancing the practice of surgery through continuing medical education (CME). Continuing medical education offered through the Duke Department of Surgery provides opportunities for education, training, and guidance in providing exemplary surgical care to patients. Our courses draw on the world-class expertise of invited guest lectures and Duke surgeons, physicians, and researchers to educate healthcare providers on the latest scientific advancements in a variety of subspecialties. They design all of our courses using adult-learning principles by providing opportunities for an engaged and interactive learning experience. Our office works with each course director to ensure that our educational activities identify practice gaps and address the educational need through thoughtful assessments and comprehensive evaluations. Core Values:
• Excellence in education, research and patient care • Respect for and inclusion of people from all backgrounds • Commitment to service, solving real world problems • Sense of urgency in transforming discoveries into improved human health • Professionalism and integrity demonstrated in all aspects of performance and effort