Goals

The goal of the Duke Family Medicine Residency Program is to graduate excellent Family Medicine Residents whose future careers will be as:

  • Experts in Ambulatory Care
  • Future leaders in healthcare.

The curriculum has been completely restructured to emphasize the following:

  • Ambulatory care
  • Team based healthcare
  • Chronic disease management
  • Community engagement
  • Leadership skills
  • Quality measurement and improvement

"First and foremost, I chose Family Medicine because of the potential of affecting the lives of others through continuity, dedication, and understanding."

Sionne A.C. George, M.D.
3rd Year Resident