John Purakal Honored with Sullivan Award for Creating Stronger Access to Community Services
Dr. Purakal was one of three honored with the award. Winners are cited for their selflessness and service.
Faculty Growth in the Department of Emergency Medicine
We’re pleased to announce updates to our faculty that will help us continue to grow as a department and improve our ability to fulfill our mission.
Young and at Risk for Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection through colonoscopies. Read the story of Ajay Kohli, an Emergency Medicine Physician at Duke University Hospital, who was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 42.
Duke Health Celebrates Black History Month: Dr. Randolph Brown
Watch this inspiring video featuring Dr. Randolph Brown, Medical Director for the Emergency Department at Duke Raleigh Hospital, who shares his personal story of struggle and success.
Trial Shows Acupuncture is Feasible for Reducing Pain in the Emergency Department
A randomized, controlled clinical trial conducted in the Duke University Hospital emergency department shows that providing acupuncture to treat acute musculoskeletal pain in addition to usual care is feasible even in this busy setting, and can reduce pain better than usual care alone.
Duke Emergency Medicine Hosts Advanced Emergency Procedures Simulation Course
The Duke University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine held its first external continuing medical education (CME) course on September 13, 2024, at the Trent Semans Center for Medic
Department of Emergency Medicine’s Annual Research Showcase 2024 Recap
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Department of Emergency Medicine held its annual Research Showcase in the Trent Semans Center for Health Equity’s Great Hall. Given the new accommodations for the event, this year the planners wanted to show a broad perspective on how the faculty and students participate in the department’s research mission.
Chandler Brown Selected for Duke Emergency Medicine JEDI Scholarship for Visiting Medical Students
Congratulations to Chandler Brown, a medical student at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, who received the Duke Emergency Medicine Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholarship for Visiting Medical Students.
New Section of Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine Created
On August 1, 2024, the Duke Department of Emergency Medicine welcomed its new Se
Expiring Medications Could Pose Challenge on Long Space Missions
Medications used by astronauts on the International Space Station might not be good enough for a three-year journey to Mars.
A new study led by Duke University School of Medicine reveals that more than half of the medicines stocked in space, such as pain relievers, antibiotics, allergy medicines, and sleep aids, would expire before a Mars mission ends and astronauts return to Earth.