Elevate is a monthly newsletter from the Office for Culture, Engagement, and Impact that is distributed to faculty, staff, and students in the Duke University School of Medicine. In this issue, we spotlight Daniel Yang, a third-year medical student who is president of an interprofessional student organization focused on wellness. We also share recent news stories, resources, and coming events.
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For Daniel Yang, there’s nothing like being outside with friends on a sunny day, playing soccer barefoot on the grass or hiking one of Durham’s numerous trails. The specific activity doesn’t matter; he simply enjoys moving and the physical and mental benefits that come with it. He wants the same for others, including his future patients and his peers in the health professions.
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This passion for movement has shaped both his decision to pursue a career in medicine and his deep investment in Medicine in Motion, an organization focused on student wellness.
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The Duke University School of Medicine community came together in April for the 2026 Advancing Excellence in Research Symposium to connect and discuss ways to help shape a healthier research culture. The keynote address, delivered by Rebekah Layton, PhD, CMC, PCC, (pictured here with Leigh-Anne Royster, PhD) highlighted how supportive training environments are critical to graduate and postdoctoral trainee success and well-being.
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Through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Durham, the Duke University Department of Medicine is helping to meet the needs of the local community. About 40 faculty, staff, and residents from the department gathered for two build days in April to help to construct a home. The project began as a team-building effort. What it became was something deeper.
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The Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) invites members of the Duke community to participate in its Summer Virtual Workshop Series. These sessions are designed to support professional growth and help foster inclusive and effective workplace cultures. Workshops are free to attend, though registration is required for each session.
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Recent severe weather events have caused unprecedented devastation across North Carolina. From catastrophic hurricanes to tropical storms to extreme heat, climate impacts are affecting daily lives, including for women and families. But there is hope for more resilient communities. This was the message of the second Climate Action Day held on Earth Day and organized by the Climate Action Collaborative to Promote Reproductive Health (CACRH).
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A career dedicated to improving health in partnership with communities has culminated in a transformational gift by Duke University School of Medicine Professor Emeritus J. Lloyd Michener, MD, to carry forward work that he and his wife, the late Gwendolyn C. Murphy, PhD, championed for years. His gift establishes the Michener Family Community Health Fund — strengthening partnerships between Duke and Durham and advancing research that starts with community voice.
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| | OIE 101
June 2 • 10-11 a.m.
June 4 • 2-3 p.m.
Zoom
In this interactive session, get an up-close look at the Office for Institutional Equity and its mission and programs. Come ready to engage, ask questions, and discover how to work with OIE to advance inclusive excellence across the enterprise.
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Food Justice: From Classroom to Kitchen to Community
Jun 9 • 3 p.m.
Zoom
Join the AAMC Collaborative for Health Equity: Act, Research, Generate Evidence (CHARGE) for a conversation on how the future of medicine can begin in the kitchen and in the community. This webinar will offer clinicians, educators, and health advocates actionable insights to make “food as medicine” a reality in their communities.
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| | '26 Friends & Family Pride Picnic
June 13 • Noon-2 p.m.
DHTS Amenity Park
21 Alexandria Way, Durham, NC
Join the Duke Health LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group for an afternoon of community, connection, and celebration to honor Pride with colleagues and allies across Duke Health. All are welcome.
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Communicating our Values
June 23 • 10-11 a.m.
June 25 • 10-11 a.m.
Zoom
This session brings Duke's shared values to life through an honest, interactive exploration of communication, identity, and belonging in the workplace. Sponsored by the Office for Institutional Equity.
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| | Out! Raleigh Pride
June 26-27
Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh, NC
Join Duke Health, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Alliance for Pride at Out! Raleigh Pride. This celebratory festival includes vendors and artists, live entertainment, food, community groups, and more. Admission is free. All are welcome.
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