Duke University School of Medicine

The Duke University School of Medicine (Duke Med) is Duke University's medical school operating under the auspices of the Duke University Medical Center. Established in 1925 by James B. Duke, Duke Med has earned its reputation as an integral part of one of the world's foremost patient care and biomedical research institutions. Considered one of the most prestigious medical schools in the world, the school consistently ranks among the top ten U.S. medical schools. The School of Medicine's current Dean, Nancy C. Andrews, is the first woman hired to lead a top U.S. medical school. Clinical rotations by medical students and residents occur within the Duke University Health System, a fully integrated academic health care system encompassing...