The Duke Neurology Residency Program recognizes that inclusion and respect are necessary components of our mission of world-class patient care, education, and research. Our program is committed to building and maintaining an environment where all members thrive.
Our residents receive training in caring for patients of all social backgrounds with a wide spectrum of neurological diseases during noon conferences as well as Grand Rounds. They have the opportunity to join the Duke Neurology Culture, Engagement and Impact Committee and our Women in Neurology Group, which are both open to everyone in the department.. Our residents also have the opportunity to join the Duke Minority Housestaff Association and the Duke Housestaff Association for Sexual and Gender Diversity.
At Duke Neurology, no resident is asked to perform extra work due to their identity. We also have a policy to protect residents from tokenism; no photos are used for marketing without permission. Should any concerns arise related to our culture, anonymous reporting is available, and your concerns will be taken seriously.
Our program celebrates the different life experiences of our residents. Our recent residents have MD, DO, and PhD degrees, attended medical school on four continents, and several have served in the military.
Please see our departmental Culture, Engagement and Impact website for more details about our programs, policies, and history. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Spector, MD, Vice Chair for Professionalism, Culture, Engagement, and Impact.