News
Division of Urology Elevated to Department Status; Faerber Named Interim Chair
The Division of Urology within the Department of Surgery will be elevated to department status, effective July 1, 2023.
Michael Lipkin, MD, Appointed the Cary N. Robertson, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery
Established in 2010, the Cary N. Robertson, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery endowment supports scholars of merit in the field of Urologic Surgery who have demonstrated compassionate patient care, clinical excellence, and dedication to education similar to its namesake.
Duke Surgery Ranks #2 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Medical School Rankings
The U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Duke University School of Medicine 2nd in surgery among the best medical schools in the country. Specialty rankings for participating schools are determined by medical school deans and senior faculty from the 122 schools surveyed.
Nine Specialty Areas at Duke Children’s Hospital Rank in the Top 50 by U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Duke Children’s Hospital among the top 50 children’s medical centers nationally and the only hospital in North Carolina with nine of 10 specialties ranked in the magazine’s analysis.
An Inside Look at the COVID-19 Pandemic: Educational Program Coordinators
Stories from three administrative team members who share their perspective on the impact of COVID-19 and the innovation required to keep the Section’s education programs running smoothly during this time.
Duke Surgery Ranks Third Nationwide in NIH Funding
The Duke Department of Surgery now ranks third among surgery departments nationwide in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding received in 2019 according to the newly released Blue Ridge rankings.
Dr. Charles Scales Jr. Appointed Director of Duke Surgical Center for Outcomes Research
We are delighted to announce that Charles Scales Jr., MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Urology, has been appointed as new Director of the Duke Surgical Center for Outcomes Research (SCORES).