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NEWS
Applications Open for USBJI’s Grant Mentoring Program
Applications are being accepted for the United States Bone and Joint Initiative’s Young Investigator Initiative Grant Mentoring and Career Development Program. The deadline is January 15, 2020.
Dr. Chad Cook Appointed as External Assessor for Israel
Dr. Cook has been appointed as an external assessor for the Council for Higher Education (CHE) of the country of Israel. Dr. Cook will be part of a team evaluating the five physiotherapy university programs in Israel in 2020.
NEWS
Duke Orthopaedics Welcomes Timothy Faw
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Timothy Faw to the Division of Doctor of Physical Therapy within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery’s flag football team, Bone Saw, had a dominant 20-0 win over the business school in the flag football championship. This represents the fourth championship in five years. Congratulations!
December 3-7, 2019: International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium (IPOS) Annual Meeting December 25, 2019: No Grand Rounds January 1, 2019: No Grand Rounds March 4, 2020: 8th Annual George S.E. Aitken Lectureship March 24-28, 2020: AAOS Annual Meeting March 27, 2020: Piedmont Reception, AAOS, Orlando April 3-4, 2020: EBARS April 20-22, 2020: 28th Annual J. Leonard Goldner Visiting Professor April 25, 2020: Perry Initiative Program, Duke Medicine Pavilion May 7, 2020: Duke DPT Branch Lecture May 9, 2020: Duke DPT Graduation Ceremony May 15-16, 2020: Feagin Leadership Forum, Trent Semans Great Hall June 10-14, 2020: 68th Annual Piedmont Orthopedic Society Meeting June 19, 2020: Sports Medicine Research Day June 27, 2020: Chief Residents' Dinner & Graduation Ceremony July 16-17, 2020: Duke DPT Capstone and White Coat Ceremony
FUNDING, GRANT AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Duke REACH Equity Center Mentored Career Development The Duke Center for REsearch to AdvanCe Healthcare Equity (REACH Equity) is seeking applications for an internal mentored research career development award (CDA) for junior investigators proposing research related to the Center’s theme of addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health by developing and testing interventions that improve the quality of patient-centered care in the clinical encounter. Now Accepting Applications through December 16, 2019
Duke CTSA Research Training Program (Duke CTSA TL1) is NOW accepting PHYSICIAN research fellowship applications.
The Duke CTSA TL1 physician fellowship provides 2 years of funded time to support the research training of physician-scientists. We have particular interest in physician trainees with an MD or MD/PHD who are interested in broadening their previous training to include a new category of research methodology (e.g., bench science trainees looking to gain training in translational or clinical research, or vice versa) and applicants looking to obtain training in data science methodology. Up to three scholars may be awarded and will receive tailored professional development support, an NIH-scale postdoctoral stipend, and federally-designated training-related expenses. Application deadline: January 13, 2019.Duke CTSA TL1 fellowshipThe Duke CTSA TL1 fellowship provides 2 years of funded time to support the research training of outstanding junior scientists. We have particular interest in applicants who are interested in broadening their previous training to include a new category of research methodology (e.g., bench science trainees looking to gain training in translational or clinical research, or vice versa) and applicants looking to obtain training in data science methodology. However, research in these areas is not a requirement for award. Applications for both MDs and PhDs are due via Duke’s MyResearchProposal by Monday, January 13, 2020; awards will be offered in late February with an anticipated start day of July 1, 2020.Office of Physician Scientists. The Office of Physician-Scientist Development was established in 2018 by Dean Mary Klotman to promote scientific engagement among physicians, trainees, and medical students. View funding opportunities and events: https://medschool.duke.edu/research/research-support-offices/office-physician-scientist-development.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke places a strong emphasis on research excellence, focused on generating and implementing new knowledge to improve rehabilitation and musculoskeletal care for people throughout the world.
