Congratulations to our OTD program on being awarded candidacy yesterday by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. ACOTE is an Associated Advisory Council of the Executive Board of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Watch a fun video here when the announcement arrived!
As a result of this action, OTD immediately began admitting students (with 16 signed letters of intent received so far!) into the inaugural cohort of future occupational therapists–arriving on campus in August. Founding Program Director and Division Chief, Barb Hooper, says this achievement comes after a tremendous amount of dedication and work from the faculty and staff in OTD. “We are thrilled to gain candidacy accreditation for our occupational therapy doctoral program, which will allow us to work to build an inclusive world where all people flourish through access to and participation in meaningful, health-supporting occupations, the activities of everyday life. There is an enormous amount of work that goes into applying for candidacy and each person on our team contributed vital pieces to this year-long process. I am so proud of them and we are all excited to welcome our students this fall.”
Welcome, Harry Stafford!
Join us in welcoming Harry Stafford, MD to Duke Orthopaedics! Dr. Stafford will have a joint appointment in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine.
Dr. Stafford received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an undergraduate, he participated as a student-athlete on the Men’s Track and Field Team. His tenure continued at the university with the completion of his medical degree at the UNC School of Medicine. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Stafford attended Duke University School of Medicine as a resident in the Family Medicine Program, where he served as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Stafford continued his training at Duke in the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and following joined the Duke Sports Medicine faculty. In 2008, he returned to UNC to become the Director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Dr. Stafford served as a team physician at the University of North Carolina since 2008. He was the head primary care physician for Women’s Basketball, as well as the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross-Country teams. Dr. Stafford also helped provide medical care and coverage for the UNC Football Team.
He serves as the current Head Team Physician and Director of Sports Performance at NCCU. An active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. Stafford has authored many book chapters and journal articles. He is currently doing research in the areas of Sports Nutrition, EKG changes in African American Athletes, and Sickle Cell Trait in Athletes. Dr. Stafford is a highly regarded leader in the field of sports medicine and has been the recipient of prestigious awards recognizing his humanitarian efforts, academic pursuits, and care of athletes.
Dr. Stafford received his Masters in Business Administration from UNC Kenan Flagler School of Business. He is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a strength and conditioning specialist. He serves on the Board of the North Carolina Special Olympics and the North Carolina Central University Foundation.
Harry and his wife Aspacia live in Durham.
Jeff Bytomski Named Team Doctor for USA Basketball Team
Congratulations to Jeff Bytomski on being named as the team physician for USA Basketball’s AmeriCup team. Dr. Bytomski will attend the team trials in South Carolina April 18–21 and also the AmeriCup tournament in Puerto Rico in June.
The USA team that will compete in the AmeriCup will be comprised of current collegiate athletes, and invitees to attend the April 18-21 team trials, held at the University of South Carolina.
Ten nations from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean will take part in the 2021 AmeriCup, held June 11-19 in Puerto Rico. The top four finishing teams will advance to compete in one of four 2022 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournaments in hopes of earning one of the 12 spots in the 2022 FIBA World Cup field. Australia, host of the 2022 World Cup, and the 2020 Olympic champion, earn automatic berths to the World Cup, but will be required to participate in the qualifying process.
24-Hour Global Town Hall
More than 2,000 physicians joined from around the globe over 24 hours as part of the Parekh Foot and Ankle Global Town Hall. The program focused on 24 different topics ranging from ankle arthritis to ankle cases during Covid and more.
A Food Drive will be held for 2 weeks in total, the week of April 19th and the week of April 26th. Donations can be made to your program's specific donation box during the week of April 19th and April 26th in the lobby of IPE. The box will be in this location Monday-Friday during both of these weeks. Please wear a mask when dropping your donation off in the IPE building.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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REACH Equity Center 2021 Virtual Colloquium
Monday, May 10, 2021 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Zoom Webinar
“Fostering a New Era of Health Disparities Research and Researchers” with keynote speaker Eliseo Pérez-Stable, Director, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Mental Health Webinar Series
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has a launched a series of six topical, 30-minute mental health webinars called “Taking Care of Yourself and Your Loved Ones.” They are halfway through the series; the upcoming webinars are:
• Tuesday, April 27, 12-12:30 pm – Mental Health in Children of Color
Previous webinars covered emotional well-being and substance misuse in adults and adolescents, a concern that has become much more prevalent during COVID-19.
All of the webinar information—including recordings, slides, and resources from previous webinars as well as links to upcoming webinars—is available here: http://bit.ly/DukeMHSeries.
Health and Wellness Duke offers a variety of health and wellness benefits that emphasize a proactive approach to improving health and well-being. Here are a few links that might be helpful to you.
Personal Assistance Service is the faculty and employee assistance program of Duke University. The staff of licensed professionals offers assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help resolve a range of personal, work, and family problems. PAS services are available free of charge to Duke faculty and staff, and their immediate family members.
Resources related to race and mental health that our colleagues at Duke University have put together below. For additional mental health resources, see the Self-Directed Resources page. For additional resources on race, equity, and representation, see this page.
Black Men Heal – Limited and selective free mental health service opportunities for Black men.
Black Mental Health Alliance – Provides information and resources and a “Find a Therapist” locator to connect with a culturally competent mental health professional.
Black Mental Wellness – Provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, as well as training opportunities for students and professionals.
Black Women’s Health Imperative – Organization advancing health equity and social justice for Black women through policy, advocacy, education, research, and leadership development.
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation – BLHF has launched the COVID-19 Free Virtual Therapy Support Campaign to raise money for mental health services provided by licensed clinicians in our network. Individuals with life-changing stressors and anxiety related to the coronavirus will have the cost for up to five (5) individual sessions defrayed on a first come, first serve basis until all funds are committed or exhausted.
Brother You’re on My Mind – An initiative launched by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and NIMHD to raise awareness of the mental health challenges associated with depression and stress that affect Black men and families. The website offers an online toolkit that provides Omega Psi Phi Fraternity chapters with the materials needed to educate fellow fraternity brothers and community members on depression and stress in Black
Henry Health – Provides culturally sensitive self-care support and teletherapy for Black men and their families. Currently in pilot program available only to residents of MD, VA and residents of other states can join their waiting list and will be notified when Henry Health is available in their state.
Melanin and Mental Health – Connects individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities. Promotes the growth and healing of diverse communities through its website, online directory, and events.
Ourselves Black – Provides information on promoting mental health and developing positive coping mechanisms through a podcast, online magazine, and online discussion groups.
POC Online Classroom – Contains readings on the importance of self-care, mental health care, and healing for people of color and within activist movements.
Sista Afya – An organization that provides mental wellness education, resource connection, and community support for Black women.
Therapy for Black Girls – Online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Offers listing of mental health professionals across the country who provide high-quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls, an informational podcast, and an online support community.
The SIWE Project – Non-profit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness throughout the global Black community.
The Steve Fund – Organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds are typically held every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 a.m., at 311 Trent Drive, Suite 1250. Effective March 2020, due to Duke Health recommendations regarding COVID-19, Grand Rounds are being held virtually until further notice. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are recorded and posted on Canvas (https://dukemed.instructure.com/)
Upcoming Events April 21, 2021 • Special start time: 6:00 a.m. Chief Resident Presentations (Senior Thesis) Peter Casey, MD Alexander Lazarides, MD Thomas Lefebvre, MD Jordan Liles, MD
Colin Penrose, MD Jonathan Peterson, MD John Steele, MD Elizabeth Wahl, MD
June 16, 2021
Chief Residents Graduation Ceremony June 23, 2021
William E. Garrett, Jr., MD, PhD Sports Medicine Research Day
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Congratulations to our OTD program on being awarded candidacy yesterday by 
Congratulations to Jeff Bytomski on being named as the team physician for USA Basketball’s AmeriCup team. Dr. Bytomski will attend the team trials in South Carolina April 18–21 and also the AmeriCup tournament in Puerto Rico in June.
The USA team that will compete in the AmeriCup will be comprised of current collegiate athletes, and invitees to attend the April 18-21 team trials, held at the University of South Carolina.
A Food Drive will be held for 2 weeks in total, the week of April 19th and the week of April 26th. Donations can be made to your program's specific donation box during the week of April 19th and April 26th in the lobby of IPE. The box will be in this location Monday-Friday during both of these weeks. Please wear a mask when dropping your donation off in the IPE building.
DiversiTea Issue 17 is right around the corner and we need YOUR input for content submissions! Each month we ask for input from our classmates, faculty, and staff for content to be featured through the 
