view of the Searle Center and the Trent Semans Center with purple flowers in the foreground.

Mission Driven: Education, Research, Patient Care, and Community Partnership

Duke Health Integration: A Conversation with DHIP President Matt Barber, MD

Dean Klotman and Matthew Barber, MD, president of the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) and vice dean for clinical affairs in the School of Medicine reflect on the two-year anniversary of DHIP, highlighting its role in unifying Duke Health’s clinical, academic, and community missions. Dr. Barber describes how this integration of missions breaks down silos, brings the shared vision of “One Duke” to life as a model that delivers better, more accessible care, and strategically aligns our research and clinical operations.

Journey of Kristina Miller, Duke Physician Assistant Student

Born out of athletic training and a desire to answer deeper and deeper care questions, student Kristina Miller found herself drawn to a career in health. Follow along as Kristina chronicles her journey in Duke’s Physician Assistant program and learn a little bit about the why that drives her to continue to give back. Miller was a recipient of the Hamilton-Carter Scholarship, funded by the program and alumni donors and awarded to students who strongly match the mission of the program.

Philanthropy in Action: A Conversation with Manesh Patel, MD

Dean Mary Klotman and Manesh Patel, MD, Chief of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and Physician Vice President for Heart & Vascular Services at Duke University Health System, discuss the transformative role of philanthropy in advancing cardiovascular research and care at Duke. Their conversation highlights how the university’s recent MADE FOR THIS fundraising campaign is fueling innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven support to shape the future of heart health.